Nicole's Most Popular Recipe of 2024 Is a Slow Cooker Marvel

If you don't follow Nicole McLaughlin, Allrecipes' culinary editor, you're been missing out. Throughout the year, Nicole created hundreds of recipes that left our eyes shocked and our taste buds delighted.

Ever heard of Walking S'mores? Nicole tried it in 2024. What about Tennessee Onions? That too. Nicole really puts the “all” in Allrecipes because she's tried everything the internet gets hooked on. Plus, her tips, tricks, and humor make cooking both easy and fun.

One recipe Nicole developed and tried this year was more popular than any other, and it shouldn't come as a surprise. It's a pairing the Allrecipes community loves: chicken and potatoes. And the best part? It comes together in a slow cooker.

Nicole Most Popular Recipe of the Year

If there is any recipe you need most from Nicole, it's one that's comforting, easy, and perfect for busy weeknights. Parmesan Garlic Chicken and Potatoes, made in a slow cooker, belongs in your recipe rotation. While it may not be the prettiest meal you've ever eaten, it might be one of the creamiest and heartiest.

This dish "is so quick to assemble using prepared garlic Parmesan sauce for a creamy, savory dish of tender, juicy chicken and indulgent, cheesy potatoes," says Nicole.

Plus, this recipe is easy to change to fit your taste buds. Whether you want to add more vegetables, like broccoli or Brussels sprouts, or change up the seasoning to make it more or less spicy, there are so many ways to round out this meal. 

How to Make Nicole's Slow Cooker Parmesan Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

The recipe offers a full breakdown of everything you need to know, but here's a quick summary of the ingredients and the steps:

You'll need potatoes, olive oil, salt and black pepper, paprika, chicken breasts, a creamy Parmesan garlic sauce, water or chicken stock, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley are optional.

1. Start by cutting your potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Add them to your slow cooker and season.

2. Add chicken pieces on top and sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper. Then, mix in your garlic Parmesan sauce. Cook on High for 4 hours (or on Low for 6 hours), adding cheese about 20 minutes before the recipe is ready.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

Nicole's creamy potato and chicken recipe is a slow-cooker dream. Here's what the Allrecipes community loves about her recipe:

• "I added a block of cream cheese, which gave the sauce a creamy texture," says one Allrecipes member. "The flavor was delicious. My family loved it and wants it again."

• "My family enjoyed this meal and the leftovers! I made my own Parm/garlic sauce—super easy to do," says reviewer jansinsav. "This dish was not spicy to us, but it wasn't bland either. It had a good flavor. Thanks for the recipe!"

• "This was really good. I would definitely make again. I did add a bag of steamed broccoli toward the end, just to make the meal complete," says reviewer DawnTrish. "I also added the cheese to my plate, rather than tossing it all into the slow cooker, hoping it would help re-heating. Looking forward to the leftovers."

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Parmesan Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

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