Description
Savory Italian crockpot chicken and potatoes blends rustic Mediterranean flavors with hearty comfort. Slow-cooked ingredients meld perfectly, creating a robust meal packed with herbs and tender chicken that families will eagerly enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 lb (450 g) baby potatoes (halved)
- 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Layer tender chicken breasts at the base of the slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly spread.
- Distribute halved baby potatoes around the chicken, creating a surrounding layer.
- Combine a flavor-packed liquid mixture using chicken broth, olive oil, aromatic spices including garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, paprika, salt, and pepper in a separate mixing vessel.
- Generously drench the chicken and potatoes with the seasoned liquid, ensuring complete coverage.
- Secure the crockpot lid and allow the dish to simmer on low temperature for 6-8 hours or accelerate cooking on high setting for 3-4 hours until chicken becomes fork-tender.
- During the final 30 minutes of cooking, sprinkle a generous amount of grated Parmesan cheese over the surface, creating a delectable golden crust.
- Once cooking completes, garnish with freshly chopped parsley to enhance visual appeal and add a burst of herbal freshness.
- Let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and juices to redistribute.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts with thighs for more tender, juicier meat that won’t dry out during slow cooking.
- Add red bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition and color variety in the dish.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium chicken broth and cutting salt quantity in half.
- For gluten-free version, ensure all seasoning powders are certified gluten-free before preparing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg