Description
Enjoy a heavenly twist on your weeknight dinner with Crockpot Angel Chicken. This slow-cooker recipe features tender, boneless chicken bathed in a creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce, infused with Italian herbs and finished with a hint of brightness. Perfect served over angel hair pasta or alongside your favorite vegetables, this dish is a comforting, fuss-free meal that feels like a gourmet delight.
Ingredients
Chicken & Base:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
Sauce:
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
(Optional) 1 teaspoon lemon juice for brightness
For Serving (Optional):
Cooked angel hair pasta or rice
Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken:
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, warm the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 2 minutes on each side until lightly golden (this step helps lock in flavor but can be skipped if short on time).
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Assemble in the Crockpot:
- Transfer the chicken to the crockpot.
- Add the sliced onion and minced garlic evenly over the chicken.
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Make the Sauce:
- Pour the chicken broth into the crockpot, then add the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
- Stir gently to combine all the ingredients around the chicken. If using, drizzle in the lemon juice.
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Slow Cook:
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, until the chicken is tender and the flavors meld together.
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Finish and Serve:
- Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken and slice or shred as desired.
- Stir the sauce well before serving.
- Plate the chicken over a bed of angel hair pasta or your choice of side, then drizzle the sauce on top.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
- For best results, lightly sear the chicken before adding it to the crockpot to enhance the flavor.
- You can adjust the thickness of the sauce by stirring in a slurry of cornstarch and water during the last 30 minutes of cooking if you prefer a thicker consistency.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg