Easy One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Potatoes

Servings: 5–6 | Calories: ~460 per serving | Estimated Cost: ~$8–$10 total

This clean crockpot garlic parmesan chicken and potatoes is classic comfort food made with simple, whole ingredients. The chicken cooks until tender while the potatoes soak up a savory garlic parmesan sauce that’s rich, filling, and easy to make.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• One-pot crockpot dinner
• Clean, familiar ingredients
• Creamy without heavy sauces
• Family-friendly comfort food
• Great reheated leftovers

Ingredients

• 2½ lbs chicken breasts or thighs
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1½ lbs gold potatoes, cubed
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ¾ cup whole milk
• ¾ cup freshly grated parmesan
• 1 tbsp butter

Instructions

• Add chicken and chicken broth to the crockpot.
• Add potatoes and garlic on top.
• Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
• Cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
• Shred the chicken gently and stir.
• Stir in milk, parmesan, and butter.
• Cook on HIGH for 15–20 minutes, stirring once.
• Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Clean Ingredient Notes

• Freshly grated parmesan melts cleaner than pre-shredded.
• Whole milk keeps the sauce light but creamy.
• Gold potatoes hold their shape best.

Substitutions & Variations

• Add broccoli during the last 20 minutes.
• Use chicken thighs for extra richness.
• Serve over rice if desired.

Storage Instructions

• Refrigerate up to 4 days.
• Reheat with a splash of milk or broth.
• Freezing not recommended due to dairy and potatoes.