Crockpot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Recipe
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Crockpot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken. Tender chicken breasts smothered in a luxurious, cheesy sauce with hints of garlic and Italian seasoning, cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
- Author: moretti
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
For Garnish:
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear the Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, sear the chicken breasts in olive oil and butter until golden brown. Transfer to the crockpot.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Prepare Sauce: Add chicken broth to the skillet, then stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours until chicken is tender.
- Whisk Sauce: Remove the chicken, whisk the sauce in the crockpot until smooth.
- Serve: Serve chicken topped with sauce and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Make sure to stir the sauce occasionally while cooking to prevent sticking.
- Feel free to add more garlic for extra flavor.
- This dish pairs well with pasta or a side of roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Crockpot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken, Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe, Creamy Chicken Parmesan