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Rich and Creamy Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken

A juicy chicken breast smothered in creamy, herb-flecked sauce, perfect for slow cooker garlic parmesan chicken.
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Make tender, juicy chicken coated in a savory, creamy garlic parmesan sauce using your slow cooker. This set-it-and-forget-it recipe is perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for finishing
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken into the basin of your slow cooker. Season the chicken evenly with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Pour the chicken broth over the chicken.
  3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not brown the garlic.
  4. Pour the heavy cream into the saucepan with the garlic and butter. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
  6. Pour the creamy garlic parmesan sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  7. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  8. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks, or leave the breasts whole. Return the chicken to the sauce.
  9. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated and the sauce thickens slightly.
  10. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

  • For a low-carb meal, serve this chicken over steamed broccoli, zucchini noodles, or spinach.
  • To serve over pasta or with potatoes, cook your starch separately. Toss the finished chicken and sauce with cooked pasta or spoon over mashed potatoes.
  • If the sauce seems too thin after cooking, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 15-20 minutes until thickened.

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