Description
A tender, one-pot meal with chicken breasts simmered in a rich, garlicky cream sauce with Parmesan. Perfect for slow cooker weeknight dinners, this comforting dish offers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
1 tbsp butter
5–6 garlic cloves or 3 tsp minced garlic
8 oz cream cheese (full-fat for richest flavor)
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated preferred)
Instructions
Dice chicken into even 2-inch pieces
Mince garlic or measure store-bought
Melt butter in microwave-safe bowl
Layer chicken in slow cooker with garlic and seasoning
Pour broth and Worcestershire sauce over chicken
Cover and cook on low 4–6 hours
Remove chicken with tongs
Whisk cream cheese into cooking liquid until smooth
Stir in Parmesan and return chicken to sauce
Notes
Season chicken first with salt/pepper before adding sauce
Use full-fat cream cheese for creamiest texture
Let sauce rest 15 minutes before serving to thicken
Brown chicken in skillet for extra flavor if time allows
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (calculated for 6 total)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg