Description
This crockpot garlic parmesan chicken is a simple, creamy slow cooker dinner made with tender chicken breasts, garlic, parmesan cheese, and rich cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or hands-off cooking, this easy crockpot chicken recipe delivers comforting flavor with minimal effort. Serve it over pasta, rice, or vegetables for a family-friendly meal everyone will love. Save this pin for easy slow cooker dinners and creamy chicken recipes.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the creamy garlic Parmesan mixture evenly over the chicken, making sure all the pieces are coated.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C).
- Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a plate or cutting board and shred it with two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir it into the sauce until everything is well coated and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley over rice, pasta, or your favorite side dish.
Variation
- Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs: Swap the chicken breasts for boneless, skinless thighs for extra-juicy, rich flavor. Cooking time stays about the same.
- Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomato Twist: Stir in 2 cups fresh baby spinach and 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes during the last 30 minutes of cooking for color and tang.
- Lighter Version: Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream and reduce the Parmesan to 3/4 cup. The sauce will be slightly thinner but still creamy and flavorful.
Cooking Notes
- Avoid overcooking on HIGH; chicken breasts can dry out if left too long. If your cooker runs hot, start checking at the 3-hour mark.
- Keep the lid on as much as possible. Each time you open it, heat escapes and extends the cooking time.
- If the sauce seems too thick, stir in a splash of chicken broth or milk at the end until you reach your desired consistency.
