Description
This Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes recipe delivers tender chicken and perfectly cooked potatoes infused with garlic, Parmesan, and herbs. It’s a hands-off meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.2 kg chicken thighs, trimmed
- 800 g baby potatoes, halved
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 60 g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp parsley, chopped
- ¼ tsp red-pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 Tbsp plant-based butter
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Season Potatoes: Toss potatoes with oil, garlic, paprika, oregano, zest, and pepper.
- Marinate Mixture: Combine chicken and potatoes, coating evenly.
- Layer Slow Cooker: Arrange potatoes at the bottom, then chicken on top.
- Add Moisture: Pour oil and lemon juice over the mixture.
- Slow Cook: Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Add Parmesan: Sprinkle with Parmesan and butter 30 minutes before end.
- Rest and Thicken: Let rest uncovered for 5 minutes.
Notes
Using freshly grated Parmesan is essential for optimal melting and flavor. Adjust red-pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken, potatoes, parmesan, garlic, easy, dinner, comfort food