Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken
A crockpot meal that’s easy enough for a busy weeknight family dinner, yet impressive enough to serve when you’re hosting! My slow cooked garlic parmesan chicken is a rich, creamy dish made with tender chicken thighs, soft potatoes, and a savory garlic parmesan sauce that cooks low and slow until everything is super cozy and comforting, and ready to serve up with some crusty bread for scooping.
If you’ve enjoyed my previous comfort food classics like my crockpot beef bourguignon, crockpot chicken pot pie, and crockpot pot roast, this is the next one to add to your rotation!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy and hands-off: The slow cooker does most of the work, after a quick sear of the chicken thighs in a pan
- Creamy and comforting: Rich, cozy flavors in every bite
- All-in-one meal: Chicken and potatoes cook together in one pot, so no need to mess around with any sides or extra dishes
- Family-friendly: Simple, familiar flavors everyone will enjoy (my fussy eater happily ate this, and that’s about the highest praise you can find)
- Great for busy nights: Minimal prep with big payoff
- Perfect for leftovers: Reheats well for easy meals later
Ingredient Notes
Here I’ll talk you through the ingredients I’ve selected, and their role in the recipe. I always like to understand a bit of the science behind a recipe and if you do too, this is for you! If you’re in a hurry, there’s a printable recipe card at the bottom of this page.
- Chicken thighs: Bone-in, skin-on thighs stay juicy and flavorful during the long cook time. The skin also gets a nice crisp when seared.
- Salt, pepper, thyme & rosemary: A simple seasoning blend that adds a warm, savory flavor to the chicken.
- Garlic powder: Adds an extra layer of garlic flavor without overpowering the dish.
- Olive oil: Used for searing the chicken and getting that golden, crispy skin.
- Baby potatoes: Hold their shape well in the slow cooker and soak up all that creamy garlic parmesan flavor.
- Fresh garlic: Adds a rich, savory depth to the sauce.
- Heavy cream: Creates a rich, creamy base that makes this dish feel extra comforting.
- Chicken broth: Helps balance out the richness and keeps everything from getting too thick.
- Shredded parmesan: Melts into the sauce and gives it that classic garlic parmesan flavor.
- Grated parmesan (for topping): Adds a little extra cheesy finish right before serving.
- Parsley: A fresh, bright topping that helps balance the richness.
How To Make Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken (Step-by-Step Guide With Photos From Our Test Kitchen!)
- In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and garlic powder.
- Sprinkle about ¾ of the seasoning over the chicken thighs and set aside. Save the remaining seasoning for the potatoes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear until the skin is golden and crisp, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside. (You can sear the other side if you’d like.)
- Add the baby potatoes, garlic, chicken broth, and heavy cream to the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle over the shredded parmesan and the reserved seasoning.
- Place the seared chicken thighs on top in an even layer.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are fork tender.
- Just before serving, top with extra parmesan and chopped parsley.
Recipe Notes (For The Best Results Every Time!)
- Searing the chicken first adds extra flavor and gives the skin a nice golden color. This step makes a big difference so don’t skip it! It’s really the little extra time.
- Try to keep the chicken in a single layer so it cooks evenly.
- Cut the potatoes into similar-sized pieces so they cook at the same rate.
- If the sauce feels a little thin at the end, let it sit uncovered for a few minutes to thicken slightly.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can mash a few of the potatoes right into it to help it thicken naturally.
- Let everything rest for a few minutes before serving so the sauce can settle and thicken slightly.
Storage & Reheating
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days.
To reheat, warm everything on the stovetop over medium heat until heated through, stirring occasionally to keep the sauce smooth and creamy.
How To Serve Garlic Parmesan Chicken
This is one of those meals that can stand on its own, but it’s even better with something to soak up that creamy garlic parmesan sauce.
Serve it with crusty bread or garlic bread for an easy, comforting dinner. It also pairs really well with a simple side salad or some roasted vegetables to balance things out.
Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Ingredients
- 6 large bone-in & skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil to sear chicken
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes halved
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese for topping
- Chopped parsley for topping
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and garlic powder.
- Sprinkle about ¾ of the seasoning over the chicken thighs and set aside. Save the remaining seasoning for the potatoes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear until the skin is golden and crisp, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside. (You can sear the other side if you’d like.)
- Add the baby potatoes, garlic, chicken broth, and heavy cream to the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle over the shredded parmesan and the reserved seasoning.
- Place the seared chicken thighs on top in an even layer.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are fork tender.
- Just before serving, top with extra parmesan and chopped parsley.
Have you tried this one? I’d love to hear your thoughts! You can leave a comment below, and tag me on Instagram @slimmingviolet and #slimmingviolet!
