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Crockpot Chicken & Creamy Sauce Recipe

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 360
  • Total Time: 370
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Crockpot Chicken & Creamy Sauce Recipe is a comforting, set-it-and-forget-it meal that delivers incredibly tender chicken in a rich, indulgent sauce. The slow cooker does all the work, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

The creamy sauce is the standout feature, made with a blend of cream cheese, chicken broth, and garlic, resulting in a velvety texture that pairs beautifully with rice or pasta.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Sauce

  • 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish

  • Fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken: Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Place chicken in the crockpot: Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
  3. Add the sauce ingredients: Place the cream cheese, chicken broth, dried basil, and dried oregano in the crockpot, spreading the cream cheese evenly over the chicken.
  4. Cook on low: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  5. Shred the chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, use two forks to shred it directly in the crockpot. Mix the shredded chicken with the creamy sauce.
  6. Serve: Spoon the chicken and sauce over cooked rice or pasta. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Notes

  • Make-ahead tip: You can prepare the chicken and sauce ingredients the night before and store them in the fridge. In the morning, just add everything to the crockpot and start cooking.
  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Freezer instructions: Freeze the cooked chicken and sauce in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
  • Reheating method: Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop over medium heat until warmed through.
  • Substitution note: You can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts for a slightly richer flavor.
  • Serving suggestion: Serve over rice or pasta for a complete meal. Add a side of steamed vegetables for extra nutrition.

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