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Ultimate Creamy Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken (Easily Adaptable for Pasta or Keto)

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Make this incredibly tender and flavorful slow cooker garlic parmesan chicken with minimal effort. This recipe delivers a rich, creamy sauce perfect for busy weeknights. You can serve it over pasta or enjoy it as a low carb meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (for thickening, optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cold water (for slurry, optional)
  • Optional additions: 1 cup broccoli florets or 1 lb small potatoes, cubed

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken. If using potatoes or broccoli, add them now, ensuring they are mostly submerged in the liquid.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks, or leave it whole. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat with the sauce.
  6. If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking time on high.
  7. Serve hot over cooked pasta, rice, or enjoy as a low carb meal with a side of steamed vegetables.

Notes

  • For a Keto Crock Pot Meal, skip the pasta and serve the chicken over cauliflower rice or alongside steamed green beans.
  • If you want to use this for Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, cook 12 ounces of pasta separately and stir it into the finished sauce just before serving.
  • Shredding the chicken makes it absorb more of the creamy sauce, resulting in a more flavorful dish.

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