Garlic Parmesan Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes is a comforting, effortless one-pot meal perfect for busy days. Tender chicken breasts cooked low and slow with flavorful potatoes seasoned with garlic, paprika, and Italian herbs create a hearty dish. Finished with creamy garlic Parmesan sauce and melted mozzarella, this meal is both simple and indulgent.
You will love how all the ingredients meld together in the crockpot, resulting in juicy chicken, soft seasoned potatoes, and a rich, cheesy topping. It’s an easy recipe that delivers impressive results with minimal prep.
Ingredients
Chicken and Potatoes
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 5 medium-sized potatoes
- Olive oil
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika (for seasoning potatoes)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
Sauce and Cheese
- Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Sauce (enough to cover chicken)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
How to Create Your Garlic Parmesan Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes
Step 1: Prepare the Potatoes
Scrub and dice the potatoes into even chunks for uniform cooking. Toss the potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika to coat evenly.
Step 2: Add to Crockpot
Place the seasoned potatoes at the bottom of the crockpot.
Step 3: Season the Chicken
Cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces or leave whole based on preference. Season chicken with salt, pepper, onion powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
Step 4: Layer Chicken and Garlic
Place the seasoned chicken over the potatoes in the crockpot. Sprinkle minced garlic over the top.
Step 5: Add Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Pour enough Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Sauce to completely coat the chicken pieces. You may add more sauce after cooking if desired.
Step 6: Cook
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F) and potatoes are tender.
Step 7: Add Cheese
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Cover and cook for an additional 10–15 minutes until cheese melts.
Step 8: Serve
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve the garlic Parmesan chicken and potatoes hot.
My Best Tips for This Recipe
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Cut potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking without disintegration.
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Use a good-quality garlic Parmesan sauce or make your own for authentic flavor.
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Do not overcook to avoid dry chicken check internal temp.
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Let cheese melt under crockpot lid for creamy finish.
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Serve with fresh herbs to brighten the dish.
Delicious Variations to Try
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Add broccoli or green beans last 30 minutes for added veggies.
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Substitute mozzarella with shredded Parmesan for stronger flavor.
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Spice it up with red pepper flakes or cayenne.
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Use bone-in chicken thighs for juicier meat.
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Add a squeeze of lemon before serving for freshness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I prep this meal ahead?
Yes, assemble ingredients in crockpot insert, cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before cooking.
Can I freeze leftovers?
Freeze in airtight containers for up to 3 months and reheat gently.
What if I don’t have Buffalo Wild Wings sauce?
Use store-bought garlic Parmesan sauce or make a simple mix with garlic, butter, and Parmesan.
How long does cooking take?
6 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high heat.
Can I use other potatoes?
Yukon gold, red, or fingerlings work well.
Is this meal gluten-free?
Check your garlic Parmesan sauce ingredients for gluten; the rest of the recipe naturally is.
Garlic Parmesan Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes
- Total Time: 375
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
A hearty crockpot meal with juicy chicken breasts simmered with seasoned potatoes and rich garlic Parmesan sauce, topped with melted mozzarella.
Ingredients
Chicken & Potatoes
1 lb chicken breast
5 medium potatoes, scrubbed and diced
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp minced garlic
Sauce & Cheese
Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Sauce (enough to coat chicken)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Prep potatoes: Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Layer potatoes in crockpot.
Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
Add chicken over potatoes, sprinkle minced garlic.
Pour Garlic Parmesan sauce over chicken.
Cook on low 6 hours or high 3-4 hours.
Top with mozzarella, cover 10-15 minutes till melted.
Garnish with parsley; serve hot.
Notes
Cut potatoes evenly.
Use quality garlic parmesan sauce.
Avoid overcooking chicken.
Melt cheese under lid.
Store leftovers up to 3 days or freeze 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 360
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
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