Description

This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Crockpot recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken thighs in a creamy, garlicky Parmesan sauce, all made conveniently in your slow cooker. It’s a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

Scale

2 kg (4.4 lb) chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
6 cloves garlic, minced (≈30 g / 1 oz)
200 g (7 oz) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
250 ml (1 cup) vegetable broth, low-sodium
120 ml (½ cup) heavy cream
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice, fresh
1 tsp (5 g) oregano, dried
1 tsp (5 g) thyme, dried
½ tsp (2.5 g) smoked paprika
½ tsp (2.5 g) black pepper
1 tsp (5 g) kosher salt
¼ tsp (1 g) red pepper flakes
1 tbsp (15 g) cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp (30 ml) water
2 tbsp (10 g) parsley, chopped, fresh
1 tbsp (5 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

Season Chicken: Combine salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, paprika, and red pepper flakes; season chicken.
Sear Chicken: Sear chicken in olive oil, skin-side down, until golden brown.
Sauté Garlic: Sauté minced garlic for 1 minute.
Deglaze Pan: Add lemon juice and broth, scrape up browned bits.
Combine in Crockpot: Pour garlic mixture over chicken.
Add Cream & Parmesan: Stir in cream and 150g Parmesan.
Slow Cook: Cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours.
Thicken Sauce: Stir in cornstarch slurry; cook until thickened.
Rest & Serve: Let rest, garnish with parsley, Parmesan, and lemon.

Notes

For best flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese and fresh garlic. Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3-6 hours
Category: Poultry
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 650 kcal
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 800 mg
Fat: 45 g
Saturated Fat: 25 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 40 g
Cholesterol: 150 mg

Keywords: chicken, crockpot, parmesan, garlic, thighs, slow cooker, easy, dinner, comfort food