Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes
Description
This recipe starts by seasoning chicken thighs with dried herbs—basil, oregano, and rosemary—and seasoning them with salt and pepper. The chicken is seared skin-side down in butter until golden, developing a crisp exterior and rich flavor. Red potatoes quartered and tossed with olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper form the base layer in a slow cooker.
The seared chicken is layered over the potatoes and cooked on low or high heat in the slow cooker until fully cooked and tender. The slow cooking melds the flavors, tenderizes the meat, and softens the potatoes, which soak up the herb and garlic essence. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley are added just before serving for a flavorful finish and a touch of color.
This dish offers hands-off cooking convenience with satisfying texture contrasts between the crispy seared chicken skin and the soft potatoes. It suits weeknight dinners or meal prep and can be served alongside green vegetables or a salad for a balanced meal.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thigh bone-in, skin-on
- ½ teaspoon basil dried
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ¼ teaspoon rosemary dried
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 pounds red potatoes quartered, baby
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves
Instructions
- Season chicken with basil, oregano, rosemary, salt and pepper, to taste.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side; drain excess fat and set chicken aside.
- Place potatoes into a 6-qt slow cooker. Stir in olive oil, garlic and thyme; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add chicken to the slow cooker in an even layer.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Serve immediately, sprinkled with Parmesan and garnished with parsley, if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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