Crockpot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken
This crockpot creamy garlic parmesan chicken is the ultimate easy comfort food—juicy chicken thighs slow-cooked in a velvety, garlicky parmesan sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, it’s a crowd-pleaser that requires minimal prep and delivers maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 hours (low) or 2.5-3 hours (high)
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes (on low)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Chopped fresh parsley or basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Arrange chicken thighs in a single layer at the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together heavy cream, chicken broth, softened cream cheese, grated parmesan, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and red pepper flakes (if using) until mostly smooth.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken in the crockpot, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 2.5-3 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Stir in unsalted butter until melted and the sauce is silky. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve chicken with plenty of sauce spooned over the top. Garnish with chopped parsley or basil if desired. Serve hot over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
For best results, use freshly grated parmesan and full-fat cream cheese. If sauce is too thick, thin with a splash of broth or cream; if too thin, cook uncovered for 20 minutes or add more cream cheese. Add baby spinach or mushrooms in the last hour for extra veggies. Leftovers keep well and can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (about 1 chicken thigh with sauce)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Protein: 28
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