Set and forget comfort food: juicy chicken thighs, buttery baby potatoes, and a shower of garlicky Parmesan all slow braised in one pot. Ten minutes of prep and your kitchen will smell like an Italian trattoria by dinnertime.
Ingredient List (4–6 servings)
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bone in, skin on chicken thighs | 2 lb (about 6) | Drumsticks work too |
| Baby Yukon Gold potatoes | 1½ lb, halved | No peeling needed |
| Salt & black pepper | to taste | Season in layers |
| Olive oil | 1 Tbsp | Quick sear |
| Garlic Parmesan Sauce | ||
| Unsalted butter, melted | 3 Tbsp | |
| Fresh garlic, minced | 4 cloves | |
| Grated Parmesan cheese | ½ cup | |
| Chicken broth | ½ cup | |
| Italian seasoning | 1 tsp | |
| Smoked paprika | ½ tsp | |
| Red pepper flakes | pinch | Optional kick |
| Finish | ||
| Chopped parsley | 2 Tbsp | |
| Extra shaved Parmesan | for serving |
Five Minute Prep
- Season & Sear (optional but tasty)
- Pat chicken dry; sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in skillet over medium high. Brown chicken 2 min per side for golden skin.
- Whisk Sauce
Combine melted butter, garlic, Parmesan, broth, Italian seasoning, paprika, and pepper flakes. - Load Crockpot
- Scatter potatoes on bottom.
- Nestle chicken thighs skin side up.
- Pour sauce evenly; spoon some over potatoes.
- Slow Cook
- LOW 6–7 H or HIGH 3–4 H. Chicken should reach 165 °F and potatoes fork tender.
- Crisp & Serve
- For extra crispy skin, transfer thighs to baking sheet; broil 2–3 min.
- Stir potatoes in sauce, plate everything, drizzle cooker juices, top with parsley and more Parm.
Flavor Swaps & Add Ins
| Twist | Swap / Add |
|---|---|
| Creamy Version | Stir ¼ cup heavy cream into sauce last 10 min. |
| Veg Boost | Add 2 cups broccoli florets in final 30 min. |
| Herb Burst | Replace Italian seasoning with 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary + thyme. |
| Low carb | Sub potatoes for cauliflower florets; cook time same. |
Storage
- Fridge 3–4 days (reheat 325 °F, covered, 15 min).
- Freeze Cool, portion into airtight containers; keep 2 months. Thaw overnight before warming.
Nutrition Snapshot (per serving, 1 thigh + potatoes)
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~480 | 33 g | 23 g | 30 g |
Hearty, hands off, and loaded with garlicky Parmesan goodness weeknight dinners just leveled up. 🧄🧀
