Creamy Crock Pot Chicken with Garlic Sauce
This Creamy Crock Pot Chicken with Garlic Sauce is a flavor-packed slow-cooked meal featuring tender, juicy chicken simmered in a rich, garlicky, and creamy sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this easy one-pot recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavors with minimal effort.
Equipment
- 1 Crock Pot / Slow Cooker Essential for cooking
- 1 Skillet For searing chicken
- 1 Wooden Spoon For stirring sauce
- 1 Measuring cups & spoons For accurate seasoning
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless chicken breasts Or thighs for extra juiciness
- 1 tbsp Olive oil For searing
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 cup Chicken broth Low sodium preferred
- 1 cup Heavy cream Or half-and-half
- 1 tbsp All-purpose flour For thickening
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning Adds aromatic flavor
- 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika For depth of flavor
- Salt & black pepper To taste
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese Optional, adds richness
Instructions
- Step 1 – Season & Sear the Chicken
Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until golden. - Step 2 – Make the Garlic Base
Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for 30 seconds.
Deglaze pan with chicken broth, scraping browned bits for flavor. - Step 3 – Slow Cook
Transfer chicken and garlic mixture to the crock pot.
Stir in Italian seasoning and heavy cream.
Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 2½–3 hours. - Step 4 – Thicken the Sauce
Mix 1 tbsp flour with 2 tbsp cold water to form a slurry.
Stir into crock pot 30 minutes before serving to thicken sauce. - Step 5 – Serve & Garnish
Plate the chicken, pour the creamy sauce on top, and garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for extra tenderness.
Add cream cheese for an ultra-creamy sauce.
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
Pairs perfectly with rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
Add cream cheese for an ultra-creamy sauce.
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
Pairs perfectly with rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.