Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs
A cozy, easy slow cooker recipe featuring juicy garlic parmesan chicken thighs paired with tender potatoes, perfect for a comforting dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 to 6 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes (low) or 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved or quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (divided: 1/4 cup for potatoes, 1/2 cup for topping)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus 2 tablespoons cold butter for topping)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash and halve about 1.5 pounds of baby potatoes. Toss them in a mixing bowl with 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1/4 cup grated parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
- Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs.
- Optional: In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Spread the seasoned potatoes evenly on the bottom of the slow cooker. Place the chicken thighs skin-side up on top of the potatoes.
- Pour the sautéed garlic and olive oil evenly over the chicken and potatoes. Add 1/2 cup chicken broth around the edges.
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup grated parmesan over the chicken and potatoes. Dab the top with a few small pieces of cold butter (about 2 tablespoons).
- Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. Check at 5 hours; chicken should be tender and juices run clear, potatoes soft but intact.
- Once cooked, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top. For crispier skin, broil chicken for 3-4 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
Notes
Do not stir during cooking to keep chicken skin-side up and potatoes intact. Sautéing garlic is optional but recommended for better flavor. Use bone-in, skin-on thighs for juiciness and flavor. Broil after cooking for crispy skin. Adjust cooking time if using boneless thighs. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with
- Calories: 350400
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 600800
- Fat: 2025
- Saturated Fat: 810
- Carbohydrates: 1520
- Fiber: 23
- Protein: 3035
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