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Crockpot Creamy Garlic Chicken

A comforting and easy slow cooker dish featuring tender chicken in a rich creamy garlic sauce, perfect for busy families.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons oil Any cooking oil, like olive oil or vegetable oil.
  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs) Approximately 0.5 lbs each.
  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream For a rich, creamy sauce.
  • ½ cup low sodium chicken broth Use low sodium to control salt levels.
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch For thickening the sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons freshly minced garlic Approximately 4-6 cloves.
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley For added flavor.
  • ¼ teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper Adjust to taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Fry each breast in the skillet until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. You may need to do this in batches if your pan is small.
  3. While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the heavy cream, chicken broth, corn starch, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
Cooking
  1. Place the browned chicken breasts in a 2.5-4 quart slow cooker. Pour the creamy sauce over the chicken.
  2. Cover and cook on low for about 3 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  3. Serve the chicken hot, drizzled with the sauce from the cooker.

Notes

Browning the chicken in the skillet adds a delicious depth of flavor, don't skip this step! Adjust garlic to your taste. For a thicker sauce, mix in extra corn starch with a bit of water before pouring it over the chicken. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for 2-3 months.