Cozy Garlic Parmesan Crockpot Chicken & Potatoes (Easy Comfort Meal)
A cozy, slow-cooked chicken and potato dish infused with garlic, herbs, and a creamy Parmesan sauce—all made in one Crockpot for maximum comfort and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
2.5 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, chopped into chunks
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt, pepper, and half of the Italian seasoning.
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Optional: Sear chicken in a hot skillet with 1 tbsp butter until golden.
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In the same pan, melt remaining butter. Sauté garlic for 1–2 minutes.
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Add chicken broth and cream, then stir in Parmesan until melted.
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Place potatoes in bottom of Crockpot. Add chicken on top.
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Pour sauce over everything and sprinkle with remaining seasoning.
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Cover and cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours.
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For thicker sauce, remove lid in last 30 minutes or add cornstarch slurry.
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Garnish with parsley and extra cheese before serving.
Notes
Optional searing adds flavor but is not required.
Red potatoes or coconut cream can be used as substitutions.