Description
A cozy, hands-off dish featuring tender chicken and creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Rinse the baby potatoes and cut them in half.
- Season the chicken: Drizzle in olive oil and season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear the chicken: Place chicken in a skillet and sear each side for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Layer ingredients in the crockpot: Arrange the halved potatoes at the bottom and lay the seared chicken on top.
- Create the flavorful sauce: Mix chicken broth, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes and pour over chicken and potatoes.
- Add the Parmesan: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the dish.
- Slow cook: Cover and set crockpot on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Check the cook: Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Serve it up: Plate portions of chicken and potatoes, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with additional ingredients like lemon zest or mushrooms. Great for freezing leftovers!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: crockpot, chicken, garlic, parmesan, comfort food, easy dinner