Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Life is so busy but dinner does not have to be complicated. With easy slow cooker recipes like this delicious Slow Cooker Chicken Thigh Parmesan Recipe, it is simple to get dinner on the table fast.

These Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs are so tender and packed with tons of flavor from being slow cooked all day. The garlic and parmesan simmer together for a really great meal. If you love this recipe, see Crock Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice, Crockpot BBQ Chicken Thighs and Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe.

Why We Love This Recipe

Chicken thighs are cooked perfectly with baby potatoes and simple seasoning to create the best weeknight meal. The slow cooker does all the work to create flavorful chicken that is juicy and tender.

This can easily be a complete meal idea or you can serve over rice or pasta.

Ingredients

• Skin On, Bone In Chicken Thighs – You can also use Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
• Baby Potatoes – You can also use Yukon Gold Potatoes or Russet Potatoes
• Onion – See Best Onion Substitute if you are out
• Minced Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
• Chicken Broth – See Chicken broth substitutes if you are out
• Italian Seasoning – Learn How to make Italian Seasoning Recipe

With just a few simple ingredients, you can have an amazing dinner! Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe.

How to Make Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Step 1 – Season both sides of the chicken thighs with the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper. 

Step 2 – Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Place the chicken in the skillet, skin side down.  Brown both sides of the chicken thighs by cooking them in the skillet for 2-3 minutes.   

Step 3 – Place the browned chicken thighs in the slow cooker. 

Step 4 – Add baby potatoes and diced onion to the slow cooker. 

Step 5 – Add minced garlic to the slow cooker and pour chicken broth over everything.

Step 6 – Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until chicken is tender and potatoes are soft. In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in ½ cup of Parmesan cheese.

• Step 7 – Before serving, sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley on top.
• Step 8 – Serve warm and enjoy! 

Recipe Tips

• Chicken thighs – You can easily substitute other cuts of chicken for chicken thighs. We like chicken breast and chicken tenders for another great meal idea. If you use chicken breast, keep in mind they might not take as long to cook. You can use skinless or skin on chicken thighs.
• Mushrooms. You can add 8 oz of sliced fresh mushrooms on top of the chicken in the crock pot. This adds even more delicious flavor if you like mushrooms.
• Make it spicy. If you like dishes with a little heat, add a ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.
• Add Other Vegetables – You can easily roast carrots in the crock pot or add other vegetables to the baking sheet.
• Garlic Parmesan Sauce – Cooking the chicken in the crock pot may result in a sauce. With the garlic parmesan seasoning that is added to the chicken, this sauce is very flavorful. I would try to save it to drizzle over your chicken and vegetables.
• Breadcrumb Mixture – If you like you chicken to have a crispy texture, use a breadcrumb mixture with the seasoning. Coat chicken in a shallow bowl to make sure all of it is covered.
• Fried Chicken – This seasoning would be amazing on a fried chicken.

What to Serve with Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs

• Mashed Potatoes – Instead of roasting the potatoes, you can make Homemade Mashed Potatoes for an easy side. We even love making this Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes Recipe.
• Change the vegetable – If you are not a fan of asparagus, you can use any type of vegetable. We have made Air Fryer Broccoli and Parmesan Roasted Zucchini with this recipe and both turned out amazing.
• Serve with Rice – Instead of potatoes, you can shred the chicken and serve over Instant pot White Rice Recipe. White Rice or brown rice would taste great. If you are doing low carb, try cauliflower rice.