Description
A comforting and hands-off slow cooker recipe featuring juicy chicken thighs, baby potatoes, garlic, and Parmesan cheese for a rich, savory dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved if large
- 6 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 75g)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth (120ml)
- Optional: 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: 2 cups baby carrots (for extra veggies)
Instructions
- Halve the baby potatoes if they are larger than bite-size. Mince the garlic cloves finely.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the chicken thighs and potatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Transfer the chicken and potatoes to the crockpot, spreading them out in a single layer if possible.
- Pour the chicken broth over the top to keep everything moist.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours until the chicken is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
- About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle the freshly grated Parmesan evenly over the chicken and potatoes.
- Drizzle the lemon juice on top, cover, and cook for another 10-15 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Optional: For crispy skin, transfer the chicken thighs to a baking sheet and broil in the oven for 3-5 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish for garnish and serve straight from the crockpot or plated with your favorite sides.
Notes
Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for best flavor and juiciness. Freshly grated Parmesan melts better than pre-grated. Halve potatoes evenly to ensure even cooking. Optional broiling at the end crisps the chicken skin. Avoid opening the slow cooker lid frequently to maintain cooking temperature. You can prep the night before and refrigerate the mixture in the crockpot insert for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 380
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
Keywords: garlic parmesan chicken, crockpot chicken, slow cooker dinner, easy chicken recipe, chicken and potatoes, weeknight dinner, comfort food