Description
This creamy and flavorful crockpot chicken recipe is perfect for a comforting meal with minimal effort. Tender boneless chicken breasts slow-cooked in a savory broth, then smothered in a rich Parmesan cream sauce infused with garlic and herbs. Ideal for serving over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated for best flavor)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour in the chicken broth, ensuring the chicken is mostly submerged to keep it moist during cooking.
- Season the chicken: Sprinkle dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper evenly over the chicken breasts to infuse them with aromatic herb flavors.
- Slow cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4-5 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through, ensuring a juicy texture.
- Make the garlic sauce: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant and lightly golden, releasing its flavor.
- Add cream and cheese: Stir in the heavy cream, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and cornstarch (if using) into the garlic butter mixture. Cook while stirring until the sauce is smooth, thickened, and well combined.
- Combine sauce and chicken: Pour the creamy garlic Parmesan sauce over the cooked chicken in the slow cooker. Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes to let the flavors meld and sauce thicken slightly.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve the creamy crockpot chicken warm over your choice of pasta, steamed rice, or mashed potatoes for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Using low sodium chicken broth helps control the saltiness of the dish.
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese provides the best flavor compared to pre-grated.
- Cornstarch is optional but recommended if you prefer a thicker sauce.
- This recipe works well with other herbs such as thyme or rosemary for variation.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently to maintain creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: crockpot chicken, slow cooker chicken, creamy chicken recipe, easy chicken dinner, Parmesan chicken, garlic chicken
