Description
Succulent Italian crockpot chicken and potatoes delivers Mediterranean comfort directly to dinner tables. Savory herbs and slow-cooked ingredients create a hearty meal you can easily enjoy with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables and Starches:
- 1 pound (1 lb) baby potatoes, halved
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Nestle chicken breasts and quartered baby potatoes into the crockpot, ensuring even distribution.
- Whisk together a flavor-packed liquid mixture combining chicken broth, olive oil, aromatic Italian seasoning, pungent minced garlic, warm paprika, and balanced salt and pepper.
- Gently cascade the seasoned liquid over the chicken and potatoes, coating every morsel thoroughly.
- Secure the crockpot lid and allow the ingredients to slowly simmer and meld flavors – on low heat for 6-7 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours until chicken becomes fork-tender and potatoes turn creamy.
- During the final quarter-hour of cooking, lavishly sprinkle aged Parmesan cheese across the surface, letting it gently melt and create a golden, savory crust.
- Once cooking completes, carefully transfer the succulent chicken and perfectly cooked potatoes to a serving platter.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley to add a vibrant, herbaceous touch and visual appeal before presenting this rustic Italian-inspired comfort dish.
Notes
- Opt for bone-in chicken thighs for extra flavor and moisture retention during slow cooking.
- Cut potatoes into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking and prevent some pieces from becoming mushy while others remain undercooked.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium chicken broth and monitoring salt quantity for health-conscious individuals.
- Elevate the dish’s protein content by adding white beans or chickpeas during the last hour of cooking for a nutritious twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg