If you’re craving a comforting and flavorful meal with minimal effort, this Garlic Parmesan Italian Chicken is the answer.
By using your slow cooker, you can effortlessly create tender chicken breasts bathed in a creamy, garlic-infused Parmesan sauce.
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Perfect for busy days, this dish pairs well with a variety of sides and promises to be a crowd-pleaser at the dinner table.
Just set it and forget it, and enjoy a delicious meal that practically cooks itself!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
Step 1: Place Chicken in the Slow Cooker
- Lay the chicken breasts flat in the bottom of your slow cooker.
Step 2: Season the Chicken
- Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper evenly over the chicken breasts.
Step 3: Prepare the Sauce
- In a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic until well combined.
Step 4: Cook
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover with the lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender.
Step 5: Optional – Thicken the Sauce
- If you like a thicker sauce, mix a little cornstarch with water to make a slurry, then stir it into the sauce.
Step 6: Serve
- Drizzle the sauce over the chicken and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
FAQs
Can I use a different type of cheese?
Yes, you can substitute grated Parmesan with grated Romano or Asiago cheese for a different flavor, but keep in mind that the taste will vary slightly.
How can I make this dish lower in fat?
To reduce the fat content, use half-and-half or a light cream in place of the heavy cream.The sauce will be slightly less rich but still delicious.
Simple & Quick Garlic Parmesan Italian Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
Place Chicken in the Slow Cooker
- Lay the chicken breasts flat in the bottom of your slow cooker.
Season the Chicken
- Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper evenly over the chicken breasts.
Prepare the Sauce
- In a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic until well combined.
Cook
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker. Cover with the lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender.
Optional – Thicken the Sauce
- If you like a thicker sauce, mix a little cornstarch with water to make a slurry, then stir it into the sauce.
Serve
- Drizzle the sauce over the chicken and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.