Description
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a rich creamy garlic parmesan sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley (optional)
- Lemon slices and cherry tomatoes (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear the chicken in a skillet with olive oil and butter for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for about 1 minute.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, whisking until smooth.
- Combine the creamy sauce and chicken in the crockpot, adding lemon slices and cherry tomatoes if desired.
- Cook on LOW for 4-5 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Stir the sauce before serving and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For a make-ahead option, prepare in advance and refrigerate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg