A simple and creamy slow cooker chicken recipe perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. This dump-and-go dish features tender chicken in a rich garlic parmesan sauce.
Author:Sarah Peterson
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:4-8 hours
Total Time:4 hours 10 min
Yield:4-6 servings 1x
Category:Dinner
Method:Slow Cooker
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Place chicken in the slow cooker.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Pour the soup mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the heavy cream.
Shred or chop the chicken in the slow cooker.
Serve the chicken and sauce over pasta, rice, or vegetables. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, you can mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
This recipe is great for meal prep. Portion it out for lunches throughout the week.
Consider serving with a side salad for a complete meal.