Slow-Cooked Garlic Butter Chicken & Ribeye with Parmesan Mash

🧄 Slow-Cooked Garlic Butter Chicken & Ribeye with Parmesan Mash

🔥 Servings:

4

⏲️ Total Time:

6-8 hours (slow cook) + 30 min prep/finishing

🧾 Ingredients

For the Chicken (Slow-Cooked):

• 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)

• 6 cloves garlic, minced

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp dried thyme

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Optional: ¼ cup heavy cream (added at the end for richness)

• Fresh parsley for garnish

For the Ribeye (Pan-Seared):

• 2 ribeye steaks (1-1.5 inches thick)

• Salt & freshly ground black pepper

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter

• 3 garlic cloves, smashed

• 2 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary

Parmesan Mash:

• 2 lbs potatoes (Yukon gold or russet), peeled & chopped

• ½ cup whole milk (warm)

• ¼ cup heavy cream

• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter

• Salt to taste

🍳 Instructions

🐓 1. Slow-Cook the Garlic Butter Chicken:

1. Sear (Optional): Lightly brown chicken thighs in a hot pan with a bit of oil (2–3 mins per side).

2. Add to Slow Cooker: Place chicken in slow cooker. Add garlic, butter (cut into pieces), broth, onion powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.

3. Cook:

   • Low: 6–8 hours

   • High: 3–4 hours

4. Finish: Optional – stir in cream at the end for extra richness.

5. Shred or serve whole. Keep warm until serving.

🥩 2. Cook the Ribeye Steaks:

1. Take steaks out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking.

2. Pat dry and season generously with salt and pepper.

3. Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat.

4. Sear steaks 2–3 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms.

5. Add butter, garlic, and herbs; baste with melted butter for 1–2 minutes.

6. Cook to your desired doneness (130°F for medium-rare).

7. Rest steaks 5–10 minutes before slicing.

🥔 3. Make the Parmesan Mash:

1. Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15–20 min).

2. Drain and mash with butter, warm milk, cream, and Parmesan.

3. Season with salt to taste.

4. Keep warm or reheat gently before serving.

🧄 To Plate:

• Scoop a generous portion of Parmesan mash onto a plate.

• Top with shredded or whole chicken and some slow-cooked garlic butter sauce.

• Add slices of ribeye next to the chicken.

• Garnish with fresh parsley and a drizzle of pan juices or extra melted butter.

🍷 Serving Suggestions:

• A bold red wine (like Cabernet Sauvignon or Syrah)

• Roasted green beans or broccolini

• Crusty bread to mop up sauces

Would you like a printable or simplified version, or perhaps a version using just one protein instead of both?