Crockpot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Crockpot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken. This dish features tender chicken breasts slow-cooked to perfection in a luscious garlic-Parmesan cream sauce, enhanced with fresh herbs and zesty lemon. The slow cooking process melds these flavors beautifully, making it a fantastic choice for cozy weeknights or a standout meal at your next gathering. Serve it over pasta, rice, or alongside crusty bread to soak up every drop of that creamy goodness. Easy to prepare and sure to impress, this recipe is a must-try for anyone looking for a hearty and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–5 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and butter. Sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet; whisk until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the seared chicken in the slow cooker and add lemon slices and cherry tomatoes if desired.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or until chicken is tender.
- Stir gently before serving; garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 180mg