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Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Chicken

Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Chicken

Tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a rich, velvety cream sauce infused with pungent garlic and herbs. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal served over rice or pasta.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 40 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Base
  • 2.5 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 4-5 medium breasts
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
Creamy Garlic Sauce
  • 8 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Cubed, full-fat recommended
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of chicken soup
  • 0.5 cup Heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp Dried Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, minced garlic, Cream of Chicken soup, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning until mostly smooth.
  3. Pour the cream mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Dot the top of the sauce with the cubed cream cheese.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours, or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C).
  5. Remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  6. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Stir well to ensure all shredded chicken is coated. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  7. Serve hot over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

For an even richer sauce, you can briefly switch the slow cooker to the 'High' setting for the last 30 minutes after removing and shredding the chicken, allowing the sauce to slightly reduce before stirring in the Parmesan. Do not stir the cream cheese in until the cooking time is complete.