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!
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
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…
- Chicken – fresh or thawed if previously frozen.
- Cheddar Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese
- Butter – How to Soften Butter Quickly
- Sour Cream
- Garlic
- Oregano
- Salt
- Pepper
- *optional Green Onions for garnish – see How to Grow Green Onions Indoors
You’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot to get the job done.
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.
What To Serve With Garlic Cheddar Chicken
Add the perfect compliments to your Garlic Cheddar Chicken when you serve up some of these delicious side dish recipes…
- Easy Garlic Bread and Butter Recipe
- Easy Hash Brown Casserole
- Baked Asparagus
- Easy Garlic Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
- Crock Pot Cheesy Cauliflower
- Rudy’s Copycat Creamed Corn
- Fresh Green Salad
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!
Garlic Cheddar Chicken Reviews
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Garlic Chicken
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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Love the flavors, perfect weeknight dinner idea! Crockpot recipes are such time savers, thanks for this easy dinner recipe!
You’re very welcome! And I agree… nothing beats an easy crockpot dinner during a busy week!
Mmmm garlic and cheddar sounds like such a delicious combination of flavors!
Thank you… it really is such a dreamy combo! 🙂
I have no idea how you come up with all these amazing recipes Heidi! They’re all so good, quick and easy and family-friendly too. It’s the perfect way to dress up a basic weeknight meal. Thank you for the recipe! Hugs, CoCo
Aww… thanks, CoCo! My hubby’s love for food and flavors definitely helps! And you’re right… this would make any weeknight feel so gourmet! 🙂
Merci pour toutes ces recettes que tu nous proposes, je me régale
Bonne journée
De rien Delphine… Bonne journĂ©e!
So delicious, Heidi. I love the looks of this easy dinner! We all need recipes like this in our back pockets. Super cozy!
Thanks, Katherine… it really is such a delicious comfort food dinner for those chilly nights! 🙂
It’s down around zero degrees here, and this would be so warming and welcome! Great comfort food — thanks.
Wow… zero degrees? Now that is chilly! This would definitely be a delicious way to warm up! 🙂
That creamy cheesy sauce does sound decadent and oh so delicious! Thank you!
You’re very welcome, Carol! It really is such a dreamy chicken dish!
This crock pot recipes sounds delicious! So perfect for this cold weather. Thanks for sharing Heidi!
You’re very welcome, Kathrine! And you’re right… it’s such a cozy dinner on these chilly Winter nights!
Yummy! That garlic cheddar flavour sounds amazing and I bet it complemented the chicken so nicely.
It really does, Christie… it’s such a dreamy flavor combination! 🙂
Love its fuss free preparation! The chicken breast looks very tender and flavourful.
Thanks so much, Angie! It really is SO simple to make, but definitely tastes gourmet!