Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Looking for an easy, delicious slow cook chicken recipe? Look no further.  This garlic parmesan chicken with potatoes is soooo good.  All you need to do is to add a green vegetable or salad to this dish and you have your meal.  The chicken melts off the bone and the potatoes are heavenly. Enjoy!

Recipe from www.delish.com

Author: Michelle Hanson

Michelle Hanson, MA, RD, LD is Fresh & Natural Food’s Registered Dietitian. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Clinical Dietetics with a minor in Community Health from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. She is a registered dietitian and current member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Michelle has been a nutrition consultant for numerous years as well as a nutrition research director at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.

Michelle is passionate about food and nutrition and believes in helping people find simple, realistic ways to make healthy eating a part of their everyday lifestyle.
If you are interested in meeting Michelle or have questions for her, you can email her at: michelle@fnfoods.com. She will look forward to meeting you!

Servings: 4 | Prep Time: 15 | Cook Time: 4 hours | Ready in: 4 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 T olive oil
• 2 lb. bone chicken thighs
• salt
• ground black pepper
• 1 1b small Idaho or red potatoes, quatered
• 2T butter or margarine
• 2 T minced garlic
• 2 T thyme
• parmesan cheese for serving
• parsley or cilantro for serving

Instructions

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 T olive oil. Add chicken, and season with salt and pepper, and sear until golden, 3 to 4 minutes, then flip and sear 3 minutes more.
2. Meanwhile, in a 6-quart slow cooker, toss potatoes with the remaining 2 T oil, butter, garlic, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Add chicken to the slow cooker and toss gently, then cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours, until potatoes are tender and chicken is fully cooked.
4. Garnish with parsley and parmesan and serve.

For those who are limiting their sodium intake, substitute the salt for other salt-free seasonings.