Description
This Garlic Parmesan Crockpot Chicken & Potatoes recipe is a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal perfect for easy weeknight dinners. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned, seared, and slow-cooked with baby potatoes, garlic, fragrant herbs, Parmesan cheese, and fresh spinach, resulting in a creamy, savory dish that requires minimal hands-on time.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley for garnish
Other Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Optional: lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dried oregano, and dried thyme to build a flavorful base.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside to retain juices and flavor.
- Sauté garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, careful not to burn it to maintain a delicate garlic aroma.
- Prepare potatoes in crockpot: Place halved baby potatoes in the bottom of the crockpot, seasoning them lightly with salt and pepper to enhance their flavor.
- Layer chicken in crockpot: Arrange the seared chicken breasts over the potatoes in the crockpot to allow the flavors to meld during slow cooking.
- Add broth: Pour chicken broth evenly over the chicken and potatoes, ensuring the ingredients stay moist and tender as they cook.
- Add Parmesan cheese: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the chicken and potatoes to add a savory cheesy richness.
- Slow cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the potatoes are tender.
- Add spinach: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in fresh spinach in the crockpot to allow it to wilt gently without overcooking.
- Garnish and serve: Once cooking is complete, garnish the dish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm with optional lemon wedges to add a fresh citrus brightness.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can marinate the chicken breasts ahead of time with the seasoning mix for up to an hour before searing.
- If you do not have baby potatoes, small red or Yukon Gold potatoes, halved, work well.
- Use fresh herbs if available for enhanced aroma instead of dried.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat gently in a microwave or stovetop skillet.
- To make it dairy-free, omit the Parmesan cheese or substitute with a vegan cheese alternative.