Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
844 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Description
This slow cooker recipe features garlic parmesan chicken thighs combined with baby potatoes and onions, all cooked together in chicken broth with seasonings like Italian herbs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Initially, the chicken thighs are browned in butter to develop a golden crust and deepen flavor before slow cooking.
The low and slow cooking process softens the potatoes and onions while keeping the chicken juicy and tender. Minced garlic throughout the dish and two stages of grated Parmesan cheese contribute layers of savory richness. The final garnish of fresh parsley adds a fresh herbal note.
This recipe is a complete meal ready to serve warm, needing minimal active cooking time, and works well for family dinners or meal prepping. It pairs simply with a side green salad or steamed vegetables for balance.
Leftovers store well in an airtight container for up to five days and can be reheated gently. An option is to cook on high for 3 to 4 hours if short on time, with similar tender results.
Ingredients
- 12 chicken thighs skin on, bone in
- 2 Tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1.5 pounds baby potato halved
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 8 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese divided, grated
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning dried
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken thighs with the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Place the chicken in the skillet, skin side down. Brown both sides of the chicken thighs by cooking them in the skillet for 2-3 minutes.
- Place the browned chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- Add baby potatoes and diced onion to the slow cooker.
- Add minced garlic to the slow cooker and pour chicken broth over everything.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until chicken is tender and potatoes are soft.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese.
- Before serving, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley on top.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be cooked on high in the slow cooker for 3-4 hours as a quicker option.
- Store leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days for easy reheating later.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 844 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 844kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 55g | 110% |
| Fat | 57g | 88% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 309mg | 103% |
| Sodium | 1058mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 1182mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 713IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 214mg | 21% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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