Creamy Garlic Parmesan Crockpot Chicken
This creamy garlic parmesan crockpot chicken is a ridiculously easy, 5-ingredient dinner that delivers tender chicken in a rich, garlicky parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or impressing guests with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), trimmed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4–5 large cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or dried herbs (oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary)
- Salt and pepper, to taste (optional, add at the end)
- 2 cups baby spinach or kale (optional, stirred in at the end)
- 2 oz cream cheese, cubed (optional, for thicker sauce)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. If thick, slice in half horizontally for even cooking.
- Arrange chicken in a single layer at the bottom of a 4- to 6-quart crockpot.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together heavy cream, minced garlic, grated parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
- Pour the creamy garlic parmesan mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3.5 to 4.5 hours, or until chicken is fork-tender and reaches 165°F.
- Optional: Remove chicken and shred with two forks, then return to sauce and stir to coat, or slice and serve whole.
- If using spinach or kale, stir it in at the end and cover for a few minutes until wilted.
- Taste sauce and add salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra parmesan before serving.
Notes
For best results, grate your own parmesan cheese and mix the sauce separately before adding to the crockpot. Don’t overcook the chicken—set a timer for 3.5 hours and check for doneness. The sauce thickens as it rests; if too thin, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes or stir in cream cheese. For a lighter version, use coconut milk and dairy-free parmesan. Serve over pasta, rice, or veggies. Leftovers reheat well and can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 of the recipe (1 chicken breast with sauce)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 520
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Protein: 36
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