Ingredients:
- 5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 5 lbs Yukon Gold or Red Potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- 6 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 4 oz Full-fat Cream Cheese, cubed
- 1 Tbsp Dried Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp Dried Parsley
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 Tbsp Cornstarch mixed with 2 Tbsp cold water (Optional thickening slurry)
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Lightly grease the interior of the slow cooker insert.
- Place the cubed potatoes evenly across the bottom of the slow cooker. Season lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts on top of the potatoes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, dried parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the broth mixture over the chicken and potatoes. Distribute the cubes of cream cheese evenly over the top of the chicken.
- Cover the slow cooker. Cook on Low for 6–8 hours or High for 4–5 hours, until the chicken is easily shredded and the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts and the sauce thickens slightly into a creamy consistency.
- If the sauce is too thin, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook on High for an additional 15–20 minutes until glossy and thickened.
- Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley before serving immediately.