Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Potatoes: Your Ultimate Comfort Dish

This Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Potatoes recipe is a comforting, easy one-pot meal perfect for busy evenings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Melt Time 20

Total Time 5 35

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Vegetables

4 cups Yukon Gold or red potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 medium Onion, chopped

For the Chicken

1.5 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breasts Consider thighs for juicier texture.

For the Flavor Base

4 cloves Minced garlic Adjust amount to taste.
3 tablespoons Olive oil For coating vegetables.
3 tablespoons Butter Essential for garlic-Parmesan sauce.
1 cup Chicken stock Opt for low-sodium.
1 teaspoon Garlic powder Convenient flavor booster.
1 teaspoon Onion powder Convenient flavor booster.
1 teaspoon Paprika For color and mild flavor.
1 teaspoon Kosher salt Essential seasoning.
1 teaspoon Ground black pepper Essential seasoning.

For the Cheesy Finish

1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese For topping.
0.5 cup Parmesan cheese Optional, for extra richness.

For Garnish

2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.

Equipment

slow cooker

Method

Preparation Steps

Prepare the vegetables by combining potatoes and onions in the slow cooker. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Toss until coated.
Layer the chicken breasts on top of the vegetables. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
Whisk melted butter, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and chicken stock in a bowl until smooth, then pour over the chicken and vegetables.
Cover the slow cooker and set to High for 4.5 hours or Low for 6 hours. Check for doneness around the 4-hour mark.
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top about 20 minutes before cooking time is completed.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure potatoes are cut uniformly for even cooking. Check chicken temperature to reach 165°F for safety. Customize flavors with different vegetables or seasonings as desired.

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