Dinner

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Crockpot Chicken Recipe

BySophie Carsel October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

Introduction

This creamy and flavorful crockpot chicken recipe is perfect for busy days when you want a comforting meal without much effort. Tender chicken breasts cooked slowly in a savory garlic Parmesan sauce make it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

The image shows a close-up of three grilled chicken breasts placed side by side on a white plate, each with a golden-brown outer layer marked by dark grill lines. The chicken is topped with small green parsley pieces, adding a fresh pop of color. The creamy sauce with a light beige tone lightly coats the chicken, giving it a smooth and slightly shiny texture. In the background, there are roasted vegetables, including small potatoes with a golden-yellow and orange color, mixed with pieces of red bell pepper, all resting on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated for best flavor)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

Instructions

Step 1: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour in the chicken broth.
Step 2: Sprinkle oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper evenly over the chicken.
Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
Step 4: In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 5: Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and cornstarch (if using). Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
Step 6: Pour the creamy sauce over the cooked chicken in the slow cooker and cook for an additional 15 minutes to blend the flavors.
Step 7: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, add sliced mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes to the slow cooker before cooking.
Use Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream for a lighter sauce, adding it off the heat to prevent curdling.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, dissolve cornstarch in a little cold water before adding it to the cream mixture.
Swap chicken breasts for thighs if you want juicier, more flavorful meat.

Storage

Store leftover chicken and sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of broth or cream if the sauce has thickened too much.

How to Serve

The image shows three grilled chicken breasts placed side by side on a white plate, each with a golden-brown charred surface and light grill marks. A creamy sauce with a light beige color covers the top part of the chicken, garnished with small pieces of fresh green parsley. In the background, partially blurred, there are diced roasted vegetables in warm colors like orange and red. The plate sits on a surface with a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen chicken breasts for this recipe?

It’s best to use thawed chicken breasts for even cooking in the slow cooker. Using frozen chicken can increase cooking time and may result in unevenly cooked meat.