Description
This easy crockpot chicken and potatoes recipe delivers a comforting and flavorful meal with minimal effort. Tender chicken thighs and baby potatoes are simmered in a rich garlic Parmesan sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.2 kg (2.6 lb) Chicken Thighs, Trimmed
- 800 g (1.75 lb) Baby Potatoes, Halved
- 4 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) Olive Oil
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
- 60 g (2 oz) Parmesan Cheese, Grated
- 30 g (2 Tbsp) Butter, Cut into Pieces
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Dried Thyme
- 0.5 tsp (2.5 ml) Smoked Paprika
- 0.5 tsp (2.5 ml) Black Pepper
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Sea Salt
- 1 Lemon, Zest (Optional)
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Parsley, Chopped
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Lemon Juice (Optional)
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and paprika.
- Layer Crockpot: Arrange chicken and potatoes in the crockpot.
- Make Sauce: Whisk garlic, oil, broth, lemon zest (if using), and butter.
- Combine & Season: Pour sauce over chicken and potatoes, sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Slow Cook: Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Thicken Sauce: If needed, cook uncovered on HIGH for 10-15 minutes.
- Final Touches: Adjust seasoning and rest for 5 minutes.
Notes
For best results, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese. A splash of lemon juice brightens the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: chicken,potatoes,crockpot,parmesan,garlic,easy,dinner,slow cooker