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Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Potatoes

Taking a Viral Trending Recipe and making it better.
Course: Crockpot, dinner, easy chicken dinner, Main Course, Main Dish, Slow Cooker, viral trend
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Catherine's Plates

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.