Crock Pot Creamy Herbed Chicken
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Crock Pot Creamy Herbed Chicken, a rich and flavorful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a hearty and satisfying meal. Juicy, seasoned chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a velvety blend of cream cheese, heavy cream, and savory herbs like thyme and parsley, creating a luscious sauce that's perfect for spooning over rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables. With just 10 minutes of prep time and the magic of a crock pot, this recipe is an effortless way to enjoy a home-cooked dinner with minimal hands-on effort. Garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor, this creamy chicken is sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this dish is all about bold, herbaceous flavors and a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and parsley.
Place the seasoned chicken breasts into the crock pot.
Pour the chicken broth over the chicken.
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, heavy cream, and flour until smooth. Pour the mixture over the chicken in the crock pot.
Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
Once the cooking time is complete, gently shred or leave the chicken breasts whole as desired.
Stir the sauce in the crock pot to ensure it's creamy and well combined.
Serve the chicken with the sauce on top, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
Pair with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1897 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.0 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.8 g | 379% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 711 mg | 237% | |
| Sodium | 3992 mg | 174% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 142.8 g | 286% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 320 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1539 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
