Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken, an effortless recipe that combines tender, shredded chicken with a velvety, herb-infused cream sauce. Using just a handful of pantry staples like chicken broth, cream cheese, and dried spices, this dish is brought to life with minimal prep and the magic of slow cooking. Perfect for busy weeknights, the creamy sauce, thickened with a touch of cornstarch and heavy cream, pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a hearty and satisfying meal. Garnished with fresh parsley, this cozy and flavorful dish is sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
In a medium bowl, mix together the chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Pour this mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
Cut the cream cheese into cubes and scatter them on top of the chicken.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and set it aside on a plate.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir this mixture into the sauce in the slow cooker.
Add the heavy cream to the slow cooker and whisk until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Turn the heat to high and let the sauce thicken for about 10–15 minutes.
While the sauce is thickening, shred the chicken using two forks. Once the sauce has thickened, return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve the creamy chicken over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes, and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2442 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 143.2 g | 184% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.8 g | 384% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 941 mg | 314% | |
| Sodium | 1828 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 233.9 g | 468% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 343 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2358 mg | 50% | |
*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.
