Description
Indulge in the creamy and flavorful delight of Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken. This easy-to-make dish is a perfect blend of tender chicken, rich cream, and savory Parmesan cheese, all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker. A comforting and satisfying meal for any day of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Extra Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Mix olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper to create a paste. Rub the mixture over the chicken.
- Cook in Slow Cooker: Place seasoned chicken in the slow cooker. Whisk together heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, and chicken broth until smooth. Pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Finish: Shred or leave chicken whole. Serve topped with parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
- Add spinach or mushrooms in the last hour of cooking for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours (on low)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
