Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes
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Crisp-tender chicken cooked low and slow with baby red potatoes for a full meal! So easy and effortless!
Happy almost Memorial Day!
I hope you all have special plans for the next few days, sun-bathing by the pool with a margarita in hand.
Butters and I are contemplating driving up to San Francisco for a few days, but after that Paris trip, I’m not so sure if Butters and I are ready for another getaway just yet.
But while you guys are by the pool, I might be home all day on Monday with this.
Crisp-tender chicken thighs cooked low and slow right alongside some baby red potatoes before they’re tossed in freshly grated Parmesan.
Now. Two things here. I know some of you only like white meat. Sure, chicken breast can be substituted but I found that bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are best here, especially with that initial sear to really let the flavors seep in and caramelize.
Also, if you are using massively-large red potatoes, you can cut them into quarters or even eighths.
Most importantly. Please use freshly grated Parmesan cheese. And don’t skimp!!! You know the drill. The more the better.
Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 pounds baby red potatoes, quartered
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 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.
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Hi! I intend to make it this week, and I hope it turns out just right. My thought was if the chicken laid out on top of the potatoes, the potatoes might not be crispy/divine like your beautiful picture. Am I reading this wrong? Or does it just work? Lol. Thanks for your help!
The flavor is great but it is certainly not crispy after being in the slow cooker. Any ideas how to crisp the skin up again after quickly?
You could probably sear it quickly in the pan again to crisp it up. 🙂
I only have boneless skinless thighs, would it still come out OK? Perhaps lower time on high?
This was so amazing and delicious.I used chicken tenderloins.cause that’s what I had on hand.fabulous
Sounded good until I noticed NO Liquid? Should there be at least some chicken broth?
I’m sure the DD folks can give you an actual reason why it works, but just wanted to say I’ve done this recipe several times as-is and it works every time. Delish indeed.
like Robert, i’ve done this recipe a few times to MUCH success. My guess is the liquid from the chicken cook (water in the meat, and fat from the skin) helps in this particular recipe
No liquid is required in most crockpot recipes unless you’re making a soup or stew. The moisture from the food rises up to the lid and falls back down while cooking. If you add more liquid where it isn’t required you’ll end up with too much of it at the bottom when the cooking time is up.
How is it even a recipe? Just put everything in a Crock-Pot and cook it. But I always forget, that most people consider cereal and boxed potatoes as food
Hi Margo. “How is this even” a helpful comment? Shaming other people who need more guidance when cooking or who are intimidated to come up with their own recipe isn’t our way of mindful living. Giving a list of proportioned ingredients with professionally tested cooking times is indeed a recipe and one that is loved by many of our home cooks. Next time you find yourself leaving a comment like this on the internet, please ask yourself why you feel the need to put other people down.
Let’s try it with kindness next time around.
Because people with children, and jobs, and so on and so forth couldn’t possibly need a few stand-by slow cooker recipes every now and again. Get off your high horse.
Well said!!!! And thanks for the recipe! I love a good, throw it together recipe! I work as a hospital nurse and the pandemic has been one of the most trying times. Sometimes I’m so exhausted and drained from the week – that meal planning has been more difficult than ever. So giving us simple, yet delicious recipes is just what we need some says! So thank you.
I enjoy cooking but am new to using a crock pot. I really appreciate simple recipes with ingredients I know I love. Maybe these instructions seem obvious to some but I’m just learning the cook times and methods for different kinds of meat using a slow cooker and I found this helpful. I followed the recipe exactly as written and my family loved it!
I am a GREAT cook, and creative. It is recipes like this one that give me inspiration when I have chicken thighs and I am having a creative block. I put this together this morning. I am working from home, I have COVID, and needed something a little delicious and to have that fresh herb fancy feel, but I did not need a huge effort at the end of the day when I am literally out of steam. Thank you Jana and Damndelicious.net for continually giving me the little push of inspiration- which does not need to be rocket science.
I don’t have an oval crockpot. Can I use it in an 8quart roaster oven? How does this change the time and what temp would I put it on?
Hello, I was just wondering if this would work with a spatchcock chicken? My oven has broken so I’ve been looking for a slow cooker recipe and this looks amazing. Thabks in advance for any tips!
Margo,
How rude can one get? Oh, wait, I’m so sorry! I forgot, someone who makes a comment makes them a chef!! And, yes, if you read the entire page through, there are several ingredients. You do realize, it only takes Two ingredients and a style of cooking to make something a recipe. Also, I assume you’ve never used a crockpot before? I suggest you invest in one, try this RECIPE out, and then make a comment if you wish! This RECIPE IS AMAZING!!!! Thank you to the author for sharing it! Have a delightful day!
Critical and judgmental much?!!
Isn’t this the idea of a Crock Pot…put in your favorite healthy ingredients and let it cook while you do LIFE? Oh wait, it appears you have no life as you post meaningless comments about helpful RECIPES.
I’m just learning to cook again, so this is good for me… my mom never needs a recipe but for someone who was abused and forced to have dinner by a certain time or else, who got out and quit “making full dinners” these simple but delicious meals are perfect, No pressure meals.
Hi Margo,
A recipe is just a list of ingredients that you put together to make something, in this case a meal. Not sure how you can compare fresh cooked ingredients to boxed anything. I also don’t understand why you would come on someone else’s blog and criticize the author who is trying to help people cook easy yet “Damn Delicious” homemade food.
If you don’t like how the food is cooked, you are welcome to start your own blog.
Hey Margo, I’m sure You probably eat cereal & box potatoes too at some point in your life! Maybe some people aren’t has fortunate as you! Maybe some people just want some ideas here! Maybe you should stop looking at recipes since you seem to be a cook queen! I’d really like to meet you & punch your face in!
This is super yummy! This time I added 2 cans of Cream of Chicken and sautéed some garlic, onions, and mushrooms and threw them in with the chicken and potatoes. I then served the chicken and potatoes over some noodles tossed in butter, a bit of garlic salt, and the cream of chicken sauce. Adding the cream of chicken was great because it made the chicken super juicy and flavorful. Highly recommend adding the mushrooms as well!
Lol so you didn’t make the recipe
Best crockpot chicken recipe so far. My 11 year old also ate every bite.
This sounds so good! I would need to double the recipe! How long would the cook time be if I doubled it?
Excellent! Thank you so much for sharing. Husband loved it! Only thing i did different was I used fresh rosemary as I didn’t have any dried. Also put in a small amount of chicken broth as I used breasts instead of thighs. Was super moist! This recipe is a keeper.
Made with chopped sweet potatoes in lieu of red – children were big fans.
We LOVED it. I just had it re-heated for lunch and it was even better than last night. I read several comments before trying this. I cooked it on low for around 7 hours. I was afraid there wouldn’t be enough moisture because of other reviews so I added just a splash of chicken broth over the top of the potatoes and it was EXTRA moist. It still was delicious, but unnecessary. I sprinkled in a little bit of onion for flavor and used seared chicken breast. The chicken was perfect: falling apart and the skin was a little crispy. I don’t think you really need to adjust it at, especially if you’re using a decent working slow cooker on low. We will be making again soon.
This chicken is delicious! I halved the recipe and only needed to cook the chicken for about 6.5 hours. This is a keeper! Thanks so much! I just added a green salad to round out the meal.
P.S. I forgot to mention that I was a little naughty and poured a little bit of the drippings from the searing part onto the chicken in the crock pot…Yummy!
This turned out great! I used 4 chicken breasts, cut in half. I did not sear them before putting in the crockpot either. I added 1 cup chicken broth and 2 tablespoons softened butter to the potatoes. I cooked on high for 4 hours and it isn’t dry at all! I added the cheese after I removed everything and put in a bowl. This Is DELICIOUS!!! Will definitely make again!
This is my first time trying this recipe. Great mild flavor, easy to prepare. I used thin cut chicken breasts and cooked in crock pot on low for six hours, and they got very dried out. I’m going to try with the dark meat or thicker breasts. Definitely will make again.
Can I halve the recipe to 4 chicken breasts instead of 8?
Yes, absolutely, but cooking time may have to be adjusted accordingly. But as always, please use your best judgment when making substitutions and modifications. Good luck!
We loved this recipe! Didn’t change a thing & the leftovers were just as yummy! Thanks!
I am making this tonight❗️ only thing im changing is im using wings instead bcuz its really the only pieces of chicken i eat. But im super EXCITED
Would it work to sear the chicken and then freeze it until ready to use? In trying to find recipes for camping.
What a great idea! But unfortunately, without having tried this myself, I cannot answer with certainty. But if you get a chance to try it, please let me know how it turns out! 🙂
I made this for my mom and myself and we absolutely loved it! So simple and yet so easy! Really helped since we both work late.