🍗 Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken
A creamy, savory comfort dish where chicken slowly cooks in a rich garlic-Parmesan sauce until tender and juicy. It’s simple, hearty, and perfect for busy days.
🛒 Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & black pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
- Place chicken in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix cream, broth, garlic, melted butter, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour mixture over chicken.
- Cook on Low 4–6 hours or High 2–3 hours, until chicken is tender.
- Stir in Parmesan during the last 30 minutes so the sauce thickens.
- Spoon sauce over chicken before serving.
🍽 Serving Ideas
- Over fettuccine or penne
- With mashed potatoes
- Over rice
- With roasted broccoli, asparagus, or green beans
🔥 Optional Add-Ins
- Spinach (stir in during last 20 minutes)
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Mushrooms
- Red pepper flakes for heat
- Crispy bacon pieces
If you’d like, I can give you a 5-ingredient dump-and-go version or a lighter high-protein version.
