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Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, sliced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Melt 2 tbsp of the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 3 minutes per side until golden, then transfer to slow cooker.
  2. Reduce heat to medium, melt remaining butter in the skillet. Add garlic, cook 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Pour over chicken.
  3. Cover and cook on low 4 hours or high 2½ hours, until chicken is tender and reaches 165°F. Remove chicken to a plate.
  4. Whisk cream cheese into the liquid in the slow cooker until smooth, then whisk in heavy cream and Parmesan. Return chicken, cover, and cook on high 15 minutes.
  5. Shred chicken in the sauce. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan, and serve hot.

Notes

The sauce will thicken as it rests. If it gets too thick after sitting, stir in a splash of warm milk or broth when you reheat it.