Crockpot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Crockpot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken is your new favorite comfort food that brings together tender chicken breasts and a rich, creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce, all slow-cooked to perfection. This effortless dish is ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner, offering a delightful combination of flavors enhanced by fresh herbs and zesty lemon. Serve it over pasta, rice, or alongside crusty bread for a complete meal that the whole family will love. Plus, it’s perfect for leftovers, making it a practical choice for meal prep!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–5 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet; sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer to the crockpot.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth while scraping up brown bits; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese to the skillet; whisk until smooth.
- Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours until chicken is tender.
- Stir well before serving and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg