Creamy Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken
This creamy slow cooker garlic parmesan chicken recipe creates tender, flavorful chicken in a rich, cheesy sauce. It's an easy and delicious meal perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Paper towels
- Medium bowl
- Whisk
- Slow cooker
Ingredients
Main
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup chicken broth or stock
- ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half/milk
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- 4-6 minced garlic or 1 tablespoon pre-minced
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional, for thickening
- 2 tablespoons cold water optional, for cornstarch slurry
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped optional, for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season generously with salt and black pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the seasoned chicken in a single layer in the slow cooker.
- Dot the cream cheese over the chicken and pour the broth mixture evenly over everything.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds.
- Remove and shred the chicken; if a thicker sauce is desired, whisk cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry and stir into the sauce, cooking on HIGH for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and uniform.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
For best results, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Adjust seasonings to your preference. If you don't have a slow cooker, this recipe can be adapted for an instant pot or oven, but cooking times will vary.