Description
Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs are a rich, creamy, gluten-free slow cooker meal bursting with garlic and parmesan. Juicy chicken thighs simmer in a luscious parmesan cream sauce until melt-in-your-mouth tender. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this hands-off recipe delivers bold Italian-inspired flavor with minimal effort and a skillet-to-slow-cooker transition. Serve with pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete gluten-free dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden. This step adds extra flavor but can be skipped if needed.
- Transfer chicken to the crockpot.
- In a bowl, whisk together minced garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken thighs.
- Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Spoon sauce over the chicken before serving and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Can skip searing step if you want to save time.
- Gluten-free recipe perfect for gluten-intolerant eaters.
- Uses a simple parmesan cream sauce that clings to the chicken.
- Low-maintenance: just set and forget in the crockpot.
- Generous sauce—great for spooning over sides.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for 3–4 days.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: Low: 5–6 hours; High: 3–4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
Keywords: Crockpot, Garlic Parmesan, Chicken Thighs, Slow Cooker, Cream Sauce, Gluten Free, Italian seasoning, Parmesan, Easy weeknight dinner, One-pot