Description

This cozy slow cooker meal transforms simple chicken drumsticks and baby potatoes into a hearty, comforting dinner with garlic, butter, and parmesan. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, it delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Scale

6–8 chicken drumsticks

1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

1. pat dry the chicken drumsticks with paper towels

2. in a bowl combine melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and italian seasoning

3. coat the chicken evenly with the garlic butter mixture

4. place halved potatoes in the bottom of the crockpot

5. arrange the seasoned chicken on top of the potatoes

6. pour remaining garlic butter mixture over the chicken and potatoes

7. cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours without lifting the lid

8. sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the chicken and potatoes in the last 15-20 minutes of cooking

9. transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and broil for 3-5 minutes for a crispy topping, if desired

10. let the chicken and potatoes rest in the crockpot for 10 minutes before serving

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6-7 hours
Category: main course
Method: slow cooking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving

Keywords: baked garlic parmesan, crockpot chicken, garlic parmesan chicken, slow cooker recipe, chicken and potatoes, comfort food