Round and round the table the smiles never seem to stop! This audacious Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken is guaranteed to make everyone’s taste buds sing! Smothered in a rich and luscious cream sauce, chicken never tasted so good! Trust me… THIS is the sauce that will steal the show!
Believe me, this ultra rich and delicious crock pot garlic parmesan chicken recipe is the show stopping crock pot recipe you’ve been yearning for!
As Bob Ross would say… doubling the butter and tripling the garlic was one of the best happy little accidents I’ve ever made!
Talk about a flamboyant comfort food!
Genelle writes: “Hubby said it tasted like a meal made in a restaurant."
So when you’re craving more than just a smidge of decadence, just serve up this creamy garlic parmesan chicken in the crock pot.
It’s more than up for the challenge!
And… go ahead and say goodbye to boring chicken!
Dinner is about to become the highlight of your week when you serve up this heavenly crock pot parmesan garlic chicken!
That’s because with this happy little accident, creating a true culinary delight… just got slow cooker simple!
You’ll just mix up your buttery garlic parmesan sauce like you do with my Garlic and Parmesan Pasta, then dump it over your chicken. Easy peasy!
Trust me, this savory indulgence is just as over-the-top decadent as my Spinach and Artichoke Chicken and Chicken Carbonara Recipe. It’s rich, creamy, and ridiculously satisfying!!
It’s so irresistible… the mere thought of having any leftovers will fill you with joyous elation!
I’ll even show you some simple variations to change things up. Like how to make this dish with pork chops, or how to spice things up with some buffalo sauce.
Now go grab your Crock Pot, because it’s time to create a fabulous crowd pleasing sensation!
Here’s what you’ll need one of your new favorite Fall Crockpot Recipes started…
Ingredients
You’ll just need a few simple ingredients to make this easy slow cooker garlic parmesan chicken recipe.
Check your cupboards, pantry or fridge, or add the following to your next grocery list to make sure you’ve got everything on hand…
- Chicken Breasts – Fresh, or thawed if previously frozen.
- Butter – The higher quality butter, the more AMAZING the flavor!
- Mayonnaise
- Garlic – Freshly minced will add the BEST flavor here.
- Parmesan Cheese
- Oregano– Never run out when you know How to Dry Oregano!
- Basil– I’ll show you How to Dry Basil Leaves.
- Lemon Juice – Use fresh squeezed for best flavor.
- Salt
Like so many of my easy Slow Cooker Dinners, you’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot to prepare this crock pot garlic parmesan chicken.
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It’s actually SO easy to prepare this garlic parmesan slow cooker chicken in your crock-pot, and it’s packed with all the savory buttery cheesy goodness you can handle!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Cook your chicken in your crockpot, and then drain and discard the juices.
2. Mix up your sauce in a mixing bowl, then pour the sauce over your chicken and continue cooking.
3. Once done, serve it up and enjoy every delicious bite!
That’s it. Just a few simple steps and you’re done! Fall Dinner Recipes don’t get much simpler or easier than this decadent crock pot parmesan garlic chicken!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Variations
Want to change up your meat or spice up your sauce? Go for it!
Here are some of my favorite crock pot garlic parmesan chicken variations…
Buffalo Parmesan Garlic Sauce
- Add 1 cup Buffalo Wing’s Sauce to this sauce mixture
Alice writes: “Awesome buffalo garlic parmesan chicken recipe. I only used half the sauce and am freezing the rest. This is a great combo for batch cooking. I will double the chicken next time and freeze it in meal size portions.”
Garlic Parmesan Pork Chops
Instead of chicken, you’ll need:
- 1.5 lbs. Boneless Center Cut Pork Loin Chops
- 10.5 ounces Chicken Broth
And for the sauce, you’ll need:
- 1/2 cup Butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup real Mayonnaise
- 6 Garlic Cloves, finely minced
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon Oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon Basil
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh squeezed Lemon Juice
- pinch of Salt
- Pour can of chicken broth into bottom of crock pot, place pork chops in crock pot, and cook on LOW for 3 1/2 hours, covered.
- After 3 1/2 hours, drain and discard juices from crock pot, mix up your garlic parmesan sauce, pour over chops, and cook on LOW for 30 more minutes, or until done.
Laura writes: “I adapted this recipe for a 3.5lb pork roast in the crockpot. I cut the roast in half lengthwise so it would cook faster, and cooked the two halves for 6 hours on low. Then I added all the creamy deliciousness the last half hour. Absolutely mouth-watering!”
What to Serve with Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken
So many of my Easy Vegetable Recipes will pair so wonderfully with this easy garlic parmesan chicken with mayo.
To start, you can’t go wrong with some Cheesy Broccoli or Cheesy Cauliflower!
But to make your chicken over-the-top… just serve it up with these Party Potatoes. This pairing will create a decadent feast that will delight every last one of your taste buds!
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy crock pot garlic parmesan chicken recipe…
Jennifer writes: “I made this for dinner and it was soooo good!!!”
Kat writes: “The whole family loved it, and this will make it into my Family Favorites recipe book. So good!”
Susan writes: “The sauce is excellent!”
Michelle writes: “All I can say is wow! The family loved it and decided it will be a keeper!”
Pam writes: “This was amazing!!”
Wendy writes: “This was fantastic! The whole family loved it. Will definitely make it again.”
Jaime writes: “This was the best chicken ever! Garlic Heaven!”
Rachel writes: “Many people have asked me for this recipe! (And it’s gluten free!)”
Kayla writes: “Tried this tonight! Turned out awesome. I followed the recipe exactly.”
Amy writes: “One of our favorites! Seriously delicious!!”
Alyssa writes: “My friend made it for me and since then I’ve been hooked! Love it”
Shannon writes: “Delish – will make again and again!”
Kaitlyn writes: “I made extra sauce and it was so tasty! I will be adding this to my recipe box.”
Genelle writes: “Hubby said it tasted like a meal made in a restaurant. I accompanied mine with a skinny pasta recipe I love. Awesome combination!”
Jennifer writes: “Was very rich but very tasty. Perfect for the Keto diet!”
L. writes: “Absolutely amazing! This is by far my favorite low carb crockpot meal. Super easy and the taste is soooooo good!”
Angie writes: “Fabulous! Will make again.. and again! Served mine with penne pasta.”
Katie writes: “Really good, easy recipe. Used powdered parmesan and it worked great.”
Melissa writes: “I made this with Brussels sprouts (put them right in the slow cooker with the chicken) and it was amazing!”
Katie writes: “This recipe is a staple for us! I can throw just the chicken in the crockpot in advance and don’t have to the add the remaining ingredients until it’s closer to serving time. I’ve also subbed stuff like mozzarella, sour cream, cream cheese, and it always comes out delicious!”
G. writes: “Sooo good!! I made garlic and herb fries for a side. The whole family enjoyed. I shredded the chicken to make sandwiches.”
Ginger writes: “While 12 cloves sounds like a lot of garlic, it is PERFECT!”
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Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, thawed
- 3/4 cup Salted Butter, softened
- 1 cup real Mayonnaise
- 12 Garlic Cloves, finely minced
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan Cheese
- ½ tsp Oregano
- ½ tsp Basil
- 1 tsp fresh squeezed Lemon Juice (optional)
- 1/8 tsp. Salt (optional)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Add Chicken to Crock Pot
- Cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours (covered)
- After 3 hours on HIGH or 6 hours on LOW, drain juices from Crock Pot.
- In small mixing bowl, combine Butter, Mayo, Parmesan, Garlic, Oregano, Basil & Salt and stir well.
- Pour mixture over chicken.
- Cover, and cook on HIGH for 30 minutes more, or until done. ENJOY!!
Notes
- Add 1 cup Buffalo Wing’s Sauce to this sauce mixture.
- 1.5 lbs. Boneless Center Cut Pork Loin Chops
- 10.5 ounces Chicken Broth
- 1/2 cup Butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup real Mayonnaise
- 6 Garlic Cloves, finely minced
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon Oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon Basil
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh squeezed Lemon Juice
- pinch of salt
- Pour can of chicken broth into bottom of crock pot, place pork chops in crock pot, and cook on LOW for 3 1/2 hours, covered.
- After 3 1/2 hours, drain and discard juices from crock pot, mix up your garlic parmesan sauce, pour over chops, and cook on LOW for 30 more minutes, or until done.
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Can I add the the juice from the chicken to the ingredients for flavor or not a good idea
Hi Jeanne ~ you’ll end up with a much thicker, more flavorful sauce if you drain the juices. Hope that helps! 🙂
Can you substitute the garlic cloves with pre minced garlic and if so how much would I need to use? Thank you!
Hi Gabby,
Absolutely, yes you can use pre minced garlic. If your jar of pre minced garlic doesn’t already indicate, you could try 1/4 tsp of pre minced garlic per clove of garlic. ~ hope this helps, Heidi
Can u use powder parmesan cheese instead. I don’t have the real parmesan cheese to grade nor do I have the money to buy that kind of cheese.
I actually compared the prices the last time I purchased parmesan and realized that the freshly grated in a jar is just out the same price as the stuff in the can. Literally a few pennies difference. I used to think I couldn’t afford the freshly grated but I actually can. Check it out. BTW, I shop mostly at Walmart.
I made it with the grated because I didn’t have the other and it was fabulous.
I got thin chicken so could i do ot for juat 2 hours or when I know thier done????
Hi Karen ~ yes… thin chicken breasts will work just fine! I’m not sure of the exact time, but you’ll definitely want to shorten the cook time. Just keep an eye on them to know when they’re done. ENJOY!
I used chicken tenders. They were finished in about half the time on low. Falling apart when I ate them.
do I melt the butter or soften it?
Hi Britnee, you will soften the butter. I recommend pulling it out of the fridge an hour or so before you start, depending on the temperature of your home. Hope this helps ~ Heidi
Any Mayo substitute? I don’t like it but everything else in the recipe sounds good.
If you cook frozen chicken in a crockpot, you risk cracking your pot. Ask me how I know. 😉
As to a mayo substitute, I wonder if plain Greek yogurt would do the trick?
I always cook my chicken from frozen but I always use the low temp. Wonder why you had a problem. Was your crockpot on high?
Can you cook the chicken if frozen? If so what temp and for how long? Thanks
If you cook frozen chicken in a crockpot, you risk cracking your pot. Ask me how I know.
And yet I cook frozen chicken in my crockpot about twice a week, have for years and have never had a problem. I cook it on low. Could that be the difference?
I cooked it on low too and had a nice crockpot (Kitchenaid). I loved that crock! I found out it would cost about $35 to replace the liner. It might have just been a fluke, or it might be the brand of pot. I don’t know. I wished I’d spent the $35 to get a new liner, rather than switching brands, because the crock burns everything even on low.
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Can you cook this all together for 4-6 hours on low or is there a specific reason you cook the chicken first then add the parmesan/garlic sauce towards the end? Thanks!
Because the chicken is going to make tons of it’s on juice, you’ll want to drain it off before you add your sauce.
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Are you pouring water over the chicken when you cook it initially or is it by itself? Thanks!
Joseph, I just made this dish and I put the chicken right in the crock pot with no additional liquid. Due to the slow cooking, the chicken produces it’s own juices over the 3 hours! 😉