Description
Delicious and creamy Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken recipe that is easy to prepare and perfect for a comforting meal. Tender chicken cooked in a flavorful Parmesan cream sauce, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker: Arrange the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine garlic, Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, chicken broth, melted butter, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour over the chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Finish and serve: Stir the sauce gently, spoon it over the chicken, and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor and veggies.
- For a thicker sauce, stir in a cornstarch slurry in the final 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (low)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
