Description
This Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken recipe is a simple and delicious way to make tender chicken in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, perfect for a weeknight meal. It’s a flavorful and easy slow cooker dish that pairs wonderfully with pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in your crockpot.
- Pour the chicken broth over the chicken.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it with two forks.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook, stirring, until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
- Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot. Pour the garlic Parmesan sauce over the chicken and stir to combine.
- Cook for another 15-30 minutes on low, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Serve the Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken over your favorite pasta or rice. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, you can mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the sauce during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- You can add vegetables like broccoli florets or spinach during the last hour of cooking for a complete meal.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and Parmesan cheese to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg