Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken (Printable)
Tender chicken in a rich, creamy garlic Parmesan sauce for effortless weeknight dining.
# What's Needed:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
→ Sauce
02 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
03 - 1 cup heavy cream
04 - ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
07 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
08 - ½ teaspoon salt
09 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Finishing
10 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
11 - 2 tablespoons water (optional, for slurry)
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
# How to Make It:
01 - Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
03 - Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours, or on high for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
04 - For a thicker sauce, whisk together cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Stir into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
05 - Serve chicken topped with creamy sauce and garnish with chopped parsley.
# Tips for Success:
01 -
- The sauce clings to everything so even plain rice feels fancy
- Set it and forget it while you deal with life
02 -
- Frozen chicken adds too much water to the sauce so thaw it first for the best texture
- The sauce will look thin at first but the Parmesan thickens it beautifully as it melts
03 -
- Pat the chicken dry before adding it to help the sauce stick better
- Use freshly grated Parmesan because the stuff in the tub will not melt properly