Crockpot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken (Printable)
Tender chicken in a rich, creamy garlic Parmesan sauce. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners with minimal prep work.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
→ Sauce
02 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
03 - 1 cup heavy cream
04 - ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
07 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
08 - ½ teaspoon salt
09 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Finishing
10 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
11 - 2 tablespoons water (optional, for slurry)
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
# Steps:
01 - Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot in a single layer.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
03 - Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken.
04 - Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours, or on high for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
05 - Optional: For a thicker sauce, whisk together cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Stir into the crockpot during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
06 - Once done, serve chicken topped with creamy sauce and garnish with chopped parsley.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce develops this incredible depth of flavor that only happens when garlic and cream get to know each other for hours
- Its practically foolproof even on your busiest days, yet tastes like something from a fancy Italian restaurant
02 -
- The sauce will look thin and almost curdled when you first pour it, but trust the process, it becomes perfectly smooth and creamy
- Cream sauces can sometimes separate if cooked too long, so do not push past the maximum cooking time
03 -
- Pat the chicken dry before placing it in the crockpot for better browning and sauce adherence
- Grate your own Parmesan because the stuff in the shaker container just does not melt the same way