This easy, creamy Garlic Chicken delivers all the rich decadence you’ve been craving in one cozy dinner! Packed with protein, smothered in a garlic cream sauce, and topped with piles of cheese, this is the ultimate weeknight meal! Just a few simple ingredients, and your crockpot will take over!

Four pieces of chicken in crock pot with creamy garlic sauce, cheddar, and green onions on top.

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Garlic Chicken

It’s time to effortlessly upgrade your chicken dinner with this tempting Garlic Cheddar Chicken Crockpot Recipe!

Morgan writes: "I made this for dinner tonight and even my kids loved it!"

Whether you want a fancy holiday chicken recipe or an easy supper you can make this week, this simple cheesy chicken dinner serves up all the fabulous flavor you can handle!

The secret to this easy Garlic Cheddar Chicken is the butter.

Everything is better with butter, right?

My family absolutely raved about this Easy Crock Pot Recipe… and I know yours will, too!

Be sure to also try this gloriously savory Slow Cooker Bacon Ranch Chicken!

Now are you ready to spoil your family this week with a delicious chicken dinner?

Here’s what you’ll need to get started…

Garlic Cheddar Chicken ingredients including cream cheese, butter, and garlic.

Garlic Cheddar Chicken Ingredients

It takes just a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Garlic Cheddar Chicken in your Crock Pot!

You likely have many of these ingredients in your kitchen already…

You’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot to get the job done.

Garlic Chicken Breasts topped with cheese in a slow cooker.

How to Make Crockpot Garlic Cheddar Chicken

It’s actually SO easy to make this delicious crockpot chicken dinner.

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, top your chicken with fresh sliced green onions as a delicious garnish.

Now serve, and enjoy every delicious bite!

That’s it.  Just a few simple steps and you’re done!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

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How To Store Slow Cooker Garlic Cheddar Chicken

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

You can reheat the next day for another easy weeknight meal!

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Garlic Chicken

By Heidi Miller
This easy, creamy Garlic Chicken delivers all the rich decadence you've been craving in one cozy dinner! Packed with protein, smothered in a garlic cream sauce, and topped with piles of cheese, this is the ultimate weeknight meal! Just a few simple ingredients, and your crockpot will take over!
Servings: 4
Four pieces of chicken in crock pot with creamy garlic sauce, cheddar, and green onions on top.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • 3 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, thawed or fresh
  • 1 cup shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup Sour Cream
  • 8 Garlic Cloves, finely minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon Pepper
  • Optional: Sliced Green Onions for Garnish

Instructions 

  • 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 1/2 cup Cheddar, Parmesan, Butter, Sour Cream, Garlic, Oregano, Salt, Pepper, and stir well.
  • Pour mixture over Chicken, then top with final 1/2 cup of Cheddar.
  • Cover, and cook on HIGH for 30 more minutes, or until done.
  • Optional: Garnish with green onions and Enjoy!!

Notes

  • For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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34 Comments

  1. delphine says:

    C’est très appĂ©tissant j’aime beaucoup le cheddar et relevĂ© avec de l’ail c’est un dĂ©lice
    Bonne soirée

    Reply
    1. Heidi says:

      Merci beaucoup, Delphine. 🙂 Bonne soirée.

      Reply
  2. Danielle says:

    This looks delicious! Crock pots make life so much easier!

    Reply
    1. Heidi says:

      Thanks, Danielle! And I agree… what would we do without our slow cookers?!?

      Reply
  3. Nancy says:

    Yum!! The garlic cheddar chicken crockpot looks delicious. Love that you can just set and forget with crockpots. Big plus that it’s easy to put together these ingredients. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

    Nancy ✨

    Reply
    1. Heidi says:

      Thanks so much, Nancy! And you’re right… crockpots make dinnertime such a cinch! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Josiah - DIY Thrill says:

    This garlic cheddar chicken looks creamy and delicious, such a great weeknight meal idea!

    Reply
    1. Heidi says:

      Thank you… it definitely does make any weeknight feel so much fancier! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Molly Pisula says:

    A decadent and comforting meal! This looks so easy too–I love a good crockpot meal!

    Reply
    1. Heidi says:

      Thanks, Molly! It really is such a cinch to make, and definitely the ultimate comfort food dish. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Danielle says:

    This looks so yummy! I wish I didn’t have to cook dairy free!

    Reply
    1. Heidi says:

      Haha… yes, this definitely wouldn’t pass as a dairy-free dinner. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Sophie says:

    I need to try and use mine more, all of your crockpot recipes remind me how simple and easy it makes everything. This looks great! x

    Sophie

    Reply
    1. Heidi says:

      Aww… thanks, Sophie! Crockpots really do make dinnertime such a cinch!

      Reply