Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Potatoes
Taking a Viral Trending Recipe and making it better.
Servings 4
Equipment
- cutting board & sharp knife
- large skillet
- measuring spoons & cups
- 6 quart crockpot with lid
- whisk
- wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
Chicken
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 TBS cooking oil
Potatoes
- 5-6 large yellow potatoes, washed and cut into bite size pieces
- 1/4 tsp (each) salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika
Creamy Sauce
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese (DIVIDED)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (DIVIDED)
- 4 tsp minced garlic
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Spray a 6 quart crockpot with non-stick cooking spray.
- Season chicken pieces on all sides with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika.
- Heat 2 TBS olive oil or other cooking oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until hot. Add in chicken in a single layer and cook on all sides until golden brown.NOTE: we are not cooking the chicken all the way through, just adding color and locking in flavor.
- Place seared chicken into prepared crockpot.
- Add potatoes to same skillet. Season with 1/4 tsp each of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion, powder, and paprika. Mix until coated. Cook until potatoes are crispy on the edges. Place semi-cooked potatoes into crockpot on top of the chicken.
- To a medium bowl add 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, 4 tsp minced garlic, 1 cup chicken broth, 1/2 cup milk, cracked black pepper.
- Pour mixture over the potatoes & chicken in crockpot. Do not mix.
- Place lid on crockpot and cook for 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low until chicken is tender and potatoes are tender as well.
- Place 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese on top along with the 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Place lid back on for a few minutes until cheeses have melted. Serve it up with favorite side or salad.