Description
This Crockpot Creamy Garlic Chicken recipe features tender, golden-browned chicken breasts simmered slowly in a rich and flavorful garlic cream sauce. Perfect for an easy, comforting meal, the slow cooking allows the chicken to absorb the delicious sauce, creating a luscious and satisfying dish ideal for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Chicken and Cooking
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
- Salt and pepper, to season
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 Oil and Brown Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Fry them in the skillet until they develop a golden crust, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. If your skillet is small, do this in two batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Prepare the Sauce: While the chicken is browning, whisk together the heavy whipping 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 and well combined.
- Transfer to Slow Cooker: Place the browned chicken breasts into a 2.5 to 4-quart slow cooker. Pour the prepared creamy garlic sauce over the chicken, ensuring they are well coated.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for about 3 hours. Cooking time may vary slightly depending on your slow cooker’s heat level. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is tender.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the chicken breasts hot, spooning the creamy garlic sauce over them for maximum flavor.
Notes
- Ensure to brown the chicken well to add depth of flavor and texture to the final dish.
- If your slow cooker runs hot, start checking the chicken around 2.5 hours to avoid overcooking.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice to soak up the creamy sauce.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken after cooking and simmer the sauce in a pan on the stovetop until it reaches desired consistency.
