Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Crockpot Recipe with Baby Potatoes
This easy, family-friendly crockpot chicken recipe features juicy chicken breasts, tender baby potatoes, and a rich, creamy garlic parmesan sauce. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or comforting gatherings, delivering nostalgic flavor with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (High) or 6-7 hours (Low)
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (High) or 6 hours 15 minutes (Low)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes (halved or quartered if large)
- 5–6 garlic cloves, minced or crushed
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Cut baby potatoes in halves or quarters if large.
- Add chicken breasts to the bottom of the crockpot. Scatter potatoes on top.
- In a medium bowl, combine heavy cream, grated parmesan, chicken broth, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and cubed butter. Stir until mostly smooth.
- Pour the creamy mixture evenly over the chicken and potatoes. Use a spoon to nudge potatoes down so they’re mostly covered.
- Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 6-7 hours, until chicken is fork-tender and potatoes are soft.
- Lift the lid and gently stir. If the sauce is thin, let it sit uncovered for 10-15 minutes or mash a few potatoes into the sauce to thicken.
- Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot, spooning plenty of sauce over each plate.
Notes
For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and vegan parmesan. For low-carb, use cauliflower instead of potatoes. Mash a few potatoes into the sauce to thicken if needed. Prep ingredients the night before for easy mornings. Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest sauce. Leftovers keep well and flavors deepen overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 36
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