Description
Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs delivers a creamy, comforting dinner in your slow cooker. Tender chicken thighs simmer in a rich garlic-parmesan sauce until melt-in-your-mouth juicy, with a glossy, thick sauce perfect for pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables. Easy to prep, kid-friendly, and ideal for weeknights or gatherings. Simple ingredients, customizable creaminess, and big flavor with minimal hands-on time. Perfect for meal prep and entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Optional: ½ cup cream cheese for extra creaminess
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Place them in the crockpot.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, and butter.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken thighs.
- Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 3–4 hours until tender.
- For a thicker sauce, stir in cream cheese during the last 20 minutes.
- Stir, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over pasta, rice, or veggies.
Notes
- Optional cream cheese adds extra creaminess.
- Great with pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.
- You can thicken the sauce with a quick simmer if desired.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American (Italian-inspired)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 thigh with sauce)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs, Slow Cooker Chicken, Creamy Garlic Chicken, Parmesan Chicken Thighs, Easy Crockpot Dinner