Garlic Parmesan Chicken
A comforting dish featuring juicy chicken and tender potatoes in a creamy garlic sauce, all cooked slowly in a crockpot for maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks (skin removed)
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Sauce Ingredients
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup unsalted chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- to taste crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Optional Vegetables
- chopped broccoli or green beans (added in last hour)
- sweet potatoes instead of white potatoes (if desired)
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly and cut them in half.
- Trim excess fat from the chicken and remove the skin if preferred.
Layering
- Place the halved potatoes at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Arrange the chicken over the potatoes.
Sauce Preparation
- In a separate bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, olive oil, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, and the seasonings.
- Ensure the sauce is well blended.
Cooking
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and potatoes, ensuring everything is well-coated.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
- Add chopped broccoli or green beans during the last hour of cooking.
Serving
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Serve using a slotted spoon to dish out the chicken, potatoes, and veggies, drizzled with sauce.
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Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken before cooking. You can use pre-minced garlic for convenience, but fresh garlic adds a richer flavor. Adjust seasonings to your taste and feel free to substitute with different vegetables.