Ah yes 😏—creamy slow cooker chicken is one of the ultimate comfort meals: tender chicken in a rich, flavorful sauce that basically cooks itself. Here’s a foolproof version.
Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1½–2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or Italian seasoning)
- 1 tsp paprika (optional, for color and flavor)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1–2 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Optional: 1 cup mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor/veggies
Instructions
- Prep chicken
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Place in slow cooker.
- Add aromatics
- Add onion, garlic, and optional mushrooms/spinach on top.
- Sprinkle thyme or Italian seasoning over everything.
- Add liquids
- Pour in chicken broth, then scatter cream cheese cubes on top.
- Pour heavy cream over everything.
- Cook
- Low: 4–6 hours
- High: 2–3 hours
- Chicken should be tender and easy to shred with forks.
- Optional: Thicken sauce
- Remove chicken, mix 1–2 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water, stir into sauce, and cook 5–10 minutes on high until thickened.
- Serve
- Over rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or even with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
💡 Tips for Perfection
- Boneless thighs stay juicier than breasts if you’re worried about dryness.
- Add fresh parsley or grated Parmesan at the end for extra flavor.
- Leftovers taste amazing the next day—sauce thickens even more overnight.
If you want, I can also give a “cheesy bacon creamy slow cooker chicken” version that turns this into a decadent, indulgent one-pot meal 😏.
Do you want me to do that?
