Description
This comforting crockpot garlic parmesan chicken isn’t just a meal; it’s a journey back to cherished family moments, featuring slow-cooked chicken in a rich garlic and Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: mushrooms, spinach, or sun-dried tomatoes
- Optional: red pepper flakes or cayenne for a spicy kick
- Optional: mozzarella or provolone cheese for a cheesy finish
- Optional: coconut milk and nutritional yeast for a dairy-free alternative
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the crockpot and sprinkle the minced garlic over the top.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the butter.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the chicken, add heavy cream and Parmesan to the broth, and cook on low for an additional 15 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the sauce and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Customize cooking times based on your crockpot model. Adjust the thickness of the sauce with more or less cream as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240-360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg