Description
A creamy and savory slow-cooked chicken dish combined with three types of cheese that’s perfect for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds total)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup shredded low-moisture whole-milk mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Sprinkle both sides evenly with kosher salt and black pepper, then arrange the chicken in a single layer in the slow cooker.
- Add the aromatics. Melt unsalted butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Mix the cream cheese sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk softened cream cheese, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Fill the slow cooker. Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chicken. Do not add the mozzarella, Parmesan, or parsley yet.
- Cook until tender. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
- Add both cheeses. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the chicken. Cover again and cook on high for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Finish the sauce. Gently stir the sauce around the chicken until melted cheese is incorporated.
- Garnish and serve. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the finished dish and serve warm.
Notes
For a vegetable-packed version, add mushrooms with the onion. Stir in spinach near the end of cooking for additional flavor and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 370 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 565
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken, cheesy, mozzarella, family dinner, creamy sauce