Description
Hearty Italian crockpot chicken and potatoes offer a comforting one-pot meal with Mediterranean flavors. Rustic ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a satisfying dinner you’ll savor with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Starches:
- 1 pound (1 lb) baby potatoes, halved
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 packet Italian dressing seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Nestle chicken breasts into the crockpot, creating a single layer. Sprinkle generously with salt, pepper, and paprika to enhance the flavor profile.
- Distribute halved baby potatoes around and between the chicken pieces, ensuring even coverage.
- Create a luxurious sauce by combining chicken broth, heavy cream, Italian seasoning mix, freshly minced garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese in a separate bowl. Whisk until smooth and well-integrated.
- Carefully pour the creamy sauce over the chicken and potatoes, making sure to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Secure the crockpot lid and set the temperature. For slow cooking, use low setting for 6-8 hours. For faster preparation, use high setting for 4-5 hours until chicken reaches perfect tenderness and is fully cooked through.
- Once cooking is complete, gently stir the contents to distribute the sauce and ensure even coating.
- Transfer to serving dish and garnish with a sprinkle of dried parsley and optional additional Parmesan cheese for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts with thighs for more flavor and juiciness, as they have higher fat content and remain tender during slow cooking.
- For a low-carb version, replace potatoes with cauliflower florets or turnips to reduce starch and calories while maintaining similar texture.
- Add fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme directly into the liquid mixture to enhance the aromatic profile and create deeper Italian-inspired flavor layers.
- To prevent dry chicken, ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F and avoid lifting the crockpot lid during cooking, which releases heat and extends cooking time.
- Prep Time: 15 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: 448 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg