Description
Crockpot Creamy Garlic Chicken is a comforting, flavorful dish featuring golden seared chicken breasts slow cooked in a rich and garlicky cream sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, delivering tender, juicy chicken infused with a creamy garlic goodness that’s sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Searing
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Creamy Garlic Sauce
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 2 tablespoons freshly minced garlic (4-6 cloves)
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the Oil and Sear Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the hot skillet and fry each side until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. You may need to do this in two batches if the pan is small. This step locks in juices and creates a flavorful crust.
- Prepare the Sauce: While the chicken sears, whisk together the heavy cream, low sodium chicken broth, corn starch, freshly minced garlic, dried parsley, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- Combine in Crockpot: Place the seared chicken breasts into a 2.5-4 quart slow cooker or crockpot. Pour the prepared creamy garlic sauce over the chicken, covering it evenly.
- Slow Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for about 3 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your slow cooker.
- Serve: Once cooked through and tender, serve the chicken breasts hot, spooning the creamy garlic sauce over the top. Great paired with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Crockpot Creamy Garlic Chicken is perfect for busy weeknights as it requires minimal hands-on time while delivering maximum flavor.
- Searing the chicken before slow cooking helps seal in moisture and adds a delicious golden crust.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can remove the chicken after cooking and simmer the sauce in the crockpot for a few minutes before serving.
- This dish pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 186 grams
- Calories: 366 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 299 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.04 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 123 mg
