Description
A simple, 5-ingredient slow cooker dinner featuring tender chicken in a rich, garlicky, and cheesy parmesan sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 2.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 block (8 oz) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 3 to 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken pieces in a single layer at the bottom of a 4-to-6-quart slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese, melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and half of the parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the chicken, spreading it to cover as much surface area as possible.
- Pour the chicken broth around the chicken (not directly on top of the cream cheese).
- Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove chicken from the pot and set aside on a plate.
- Stir the sauce in the slow cooker until smooth. Stir in the remaining parmesan and mozzarella cheese; let sit for a few minutes to thicken.
- Slice the chicken and return it to the sauce to coat before serving.
Notes
For best results, soften the cream cheese before mixing. If the sauce is too runny, cook uncovered on high for the last 30 minutes or use a cornstarch slurry. Chicken breasts cook faster than thighs; check temperature early to prevent drying out. This recipe is naturally gluten-free if sides are chosen accordingly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken w
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 35
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