Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken (Print Version)

Tender chicken and potatoes slow-cooked in rich garlic Parmesan sauce for an easy comforting meal.

# What You Need:

→ Protein

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
03 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
04 - 2 cups baby spinach (optional)

→ Sauce & Seasonings

05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
07 - 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
08 - 1/3 cup heavy cream
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
11 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
12 - 1 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
15 - Extra grated Parmesan (optional)

# How To Make:

01 - Lightly grease the inside of the slow cooker with a bit of olive oil or nonstick spray.
02 - In a small bowl, mix together the garlic, Parmesan, chicken broth, heavy cream, olive oil, Italian herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper.
03 - Place the halved baby potatoes and diced onion in the bottom of the slow cooker.
04 - Lay the chicken breasts on top of the vegetables.
05 - Pour the Parmesan garlic sauce evenly over the chicken and potatoes.
06 - Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 7 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
07 - In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the baby spinach until wilted.
08 - Before serving, garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy garlic sauce becomes this velvety magic that makes everything taste better
  • It is one of those rare meals where the cleanup is almost nonexistent
  • Leftovers actually taste better the next day if they last that long
02 -
  • Cream can sometimes separate in slow cookers so give everything a gentle stir before serving
  • The sauce thickens as it stands so do not panic if it looks thinner right when you remove the lid
03 -
  • Broiling for 2 minutes at the end creates those gorgeous golden edges on the chicken
  • Grate your Parmesan from a wedge for the smoothest melt possible

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