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Creamy garlic parmesan chicken breast in a slow cooker, garnished with lemon slices, tomatoes, and basil.

Crockpot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken

A rich and creamy chicken dish with garlic and Parmesan flavors, perfect for a hands-off crockpot meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup cream cheese, cubed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, and parsley. Sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to crockpot.
  • Melt butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in chicken broth, bring to a simmer, and scrape up browned bits. Pour over chicken in crockpot.
  • Mix heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and cubed cream cheese in a bowl. Pour over chicken in crockpot.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours. Remove chicken, stir sauce, then return chicken to coat with sauce.
  • Serve with creamy garlic Parmesan sauce over rice, pasta, or vegetables.

Notes

For a lighter version, reduce heavy cream and use low-fat cream cheese.
Keyword chicken, crockpot, garlic, Parmesan