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Crockpot Chicken Thighs in Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce (just 4-ingredients)

Jul 16, 2021 23 Comments

Crockpot Chicken Thighs in Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce with just 4-ingredients makes for an easy dump and forget Chicken dinner recipe.
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Creamy, cheesy, and comforting Chicken Thighs in Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce is a dump and forget crockpot dinner recipe which you must include in your weekly dinner rotations. It's super creamy and so delicious!

I just love a creamy sauce to dunk my bread in or to pour over my bed of Pasta or Rice. Nothing seems more logical to me than a creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce.

Leave everything and make this easy dessert tonight! its crazy good!!!

Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thigh
Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thigh

Made with just 4 ingredients - Heavy Cream, Cream Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, and Garlic this sauce is so flavorful and delicious!

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  • Leave everything and make this easy dessert tonight! its crazy good!!!
  • Garlic Parmesan Sauce
  • Crockpot Chicken Thighs
  • 🔪Ingredients
  • 👩‍🍳Instructions
  • STEP 1: Dump and Forget
  • 🥗Serving Sides
  • 📝Variations
  • 💡Top Tips
  • TOP TIPS
  • Trending now!! Its just crazy good!!!!
  • Crockpot Chicken Thighs in Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce (just 4-ingredients)

Garlic Parmesan Sauce

Garlic Parmesan Sauce is one of my go-to sauces. Have you tried my Creamy Garlic Parmesan Shrimp or Creamy Garlic Parmesan Mushrooms!

This sauce is soo good that I feel like making this again and again.

I use just 4 basic ingredients to make this creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce - Garlic, Parmesan Cheese, Heavy Cream, and Cream Cheese.

Besides this I use Salt, Pepper, sometimes a little Onion & Garlic Powder, and a bit of Thyme for depth of flavors!

It is just so good!

This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce can be made in advance and refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

You can use it with Chicken, Shrimp, Sausages, Chicken Wings, or Vegetables.

Also, this Garlic Parmesan Sauce is so popular with the kids. Top it over your pasta or throw it in a one-pot Chicken recipe and watch everyone enjoy it! Have you tried my

Garlic Parmesan Potato Wedges in Air Fryer or

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower or

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings or

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo or

Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes or

Tasty Garlic Parmesan Carrot Fries or

Crockpot Chicken Thighs in Lemon Garlic Sauce

Crockpot Chicken Thighs

The crockpot is seriously the best kitchen appliance I have. With every recipe I am making in this, I am falling in love with this appliance! Here's why you must own a Slow Cooker if you don't already!

Crockpot Chicken Thighs tastes especially good because the Chicken Thighs gets cooked to perfection and also remains juicy.

Chicken Thighs are the best piece in a Chicken. It's the juiciest piece in a Chicken.

Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thigh
Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thigh

So cooking it on the stove top generally dries it out easily. Hence, it's always a great idea to cook it in the Crockpot or Instant Pot.

My Crockpot Chicken recipes are the best of all.

Have you tried my Cajun Butter Crockpot Chicken Thighs and Rice or

Crockpot Chicken Thighs in Lemon Garlic Sauce or

Crockpot Chicken Thigh Recipe with Asian Glaze or

Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken with Sweet Pineapple Glaze or

Honey Bourbon Chicken in Crockpot or

Crockpot Coconut Lime Chicken.

🔪Ingredients

Crockpot Chicken Thighs in Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce ingredients
Crockpot Chicken Thighs in Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce ingredients
  • Chicken Thighs (bone - in or boneless)
  • Olive Oil - To grease the pot
  • Cream Cheese - Softened to room temperature
  • italian seasoning - use homemade or use oregano
  • Parmesan Cheese - Grated
  • Garlic Powder - Optional
  • Heavy Cream
  • Water - to combine everything or Chicken Broth
  • Garlic Cloves - for depth of flavors
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Cornstarch + water - to thicken the sauce

👩‍🍳Instructions

STEP 1: Dump and Forget

  • Grease the inside of a crock pot with olive oil
  • Add diced Cream Cheese, grated Parmesan Cheese, Italian seasoning, Heavy Cream, Water, and a few garlic cloves into the pot.
  • I have used whole cloves of garlic here. These cloves of garlic when get cooked, plump up and tastes so good. Also, it doesn't make the sauce extra garlicky.
  • Combine everything using a spatula
  • Add the Chicken Thigh pieces
creamy garlic parmesan sauce with chicken thighs
  • Season with salt and pepper
  • Add some more freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top
Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thigh before cooking
Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thigh before cooking
  • Cover with the lid and slow cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 4 hours.
  • After it gets cooked, combine 2 tablespoon of Cornstarch with 3 tablespoon of water. Mix until combined and pour over the chicken. Toss to combine. Cover and let sit for 10 min so that it keeps warm and the cornstarch thickens the sauce meanwhile.

STEP 2: Garnish and Serve

  • Garnish with chopped Parsley and serve immediately
  • Or Cover and Keep warm until you serve.
Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs before and after shot
Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs before and after shot

🥗Serving Sides

This Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thigh makes for a whole meal in itself. Here are some of my favorite serving sides for this dish.

You can serve this with Steamed Rice or Jasmine Rice or Fried Rice or my favorite Coconut Rice.

You can also serve this with Cauliflower Rice for a Low Carb meal.

Apart from this, you can serve this with any crusty bread and it's going to taste so good.

Don't forget to pair this with some refreshing Salads like this Asian Cucumber Salad or this Dill Cucumber Salad

📝Variations

  • Garlic - For depth of flavors I have used both Garlic Powder as well as whole cloves of Garlic. This is what makes my sauce super garlicky and balances out the sweetness of heavy cream.
  • Braised Chicken - You can alternatively, season the Chicken Thighs with salt, pepper and garlic powder and sear it in a skillet until golden brown on the outside. Searing the skin brown before adding them to the Crock Pot gives the Chicken a gorgeous color and crispy texture on the outside. After the Chicken is Golden Brown, dump it in the Crockpot and Slow Cook in the Garlic Parmesan Sauce.
  • Oven baked - You can make this same recipe in the oven. Just dump everything in a 9x12 inch casserole baking dish and bake covered in a 200C or 400F preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.

💡Top Tips

Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thigh
Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs

TOP TIPS

  • This is a very simple one pot recipe. You can add more veggies if you want along with the Chicken
  • To thicken the sauce - After it gets cooked, combine 2 tablespoon of Cornstarch with 3 tablespoon of water. Mix until combined and pour over the chicken. Toss to combine. Cover and let sit for 10 min so that it keeps warm and the cornstarch thickens the sauce meanwhile.
  • I have used Freshly grated Parmesan Cheese. You need to use grated Parmesan Cheese so that it combines with the sauce
  • I have used a whole block of Cream Cheese. This Cream Cheese which i have used is softened. Softened Cream Cheese is easy to use and mixes well with the sauce
  • I have used water to combine everything. You can use White Wine or Chicken Broth.
  • I have used whole cloves of garlic here. These cloves of garlic when get cooked, plump up and tastes so good. Also, it doesn't make the sauce extra garlicky.
  • This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce can be made in advance and refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
  • You can add a little Onion & Garlic Powder, and a bit of Thyme for depth of flavors!

I hope you liked this recipe. If you happen to make this recipe, then comment below and rate this recipe. Also, tag me with #recipemagik on Instagram.

Trending now!! Its just crazy good!!!!

Crockpot Chicken Thighs in Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce (just 4-ingredients)

Crockpot Chicken Thighs in Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce with just 4-ingredients makes for an easy dump and forget Chicken dinner recipe.
4.05 from 61 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours hours
no resting time required: 0 minutes minutes
Total Time: 2 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 767kcal
Author: Anjali

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lbs Chicken Thighs Boneless, Skinless (4 small-medium pieces)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened at room temp.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or light cream
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or oregano
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic
  • ½ cup Water or Low Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 2 tablespoon Cornstarch and 2 tablespoon water to make cornstarch slurry
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • Freshly chopped Parsley for garnish
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INSTRUCTIONS

  • Grease the inside of the Crockpot with Olive Oil. Add Softened Cream Cheese, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Heavy Cream, fresh minced cloves of Garlic, Italian seasoning or oregano, and Water to the pot. Stir to combine everything. Place the Chicken Thigh pieces on it.
  • Season the Chicken Thigh pieces with salt, pepper, and some more grated Parmesan Cheese. Cover with the lid and slow cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 4 hours.
  • After it gets cooked, combine 2 tablespoon of Cornstarch with 3 tablespoon of water. Mix until combined and pour over the chicken. Toss to combine. Cover and let sit for 10 min so that it keeps warm and the cornstarch thickens the sauce meanwhile.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and serve

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Notes

You can make this same recipe in the oven. Just dump everything in a 9x12 inch casserole baking dish and bake covered in a 200C or 400F preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.
If you find that the seasoning is less, you can add fresh herbs like a spring of thyme or 1/2 teaspoon of rosemary to enhance the flavors.
If you find that the dish is too soupy, you can add a bit of cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2tbsp water) to the cooking mixture. This will thicken the creamy garlic Parmesan sauce making it velvety and even creamy.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Crockpot Chicken Thighs in Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce (just 4-ingredients)
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 767 Calories from Fat 630
% Daily Value*
Fat 70g108%
Saturated Fat 33g206%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Monounsaturated Fat 24g
Cholesterol 244mg81%
Sodium 488mg21%
Potassium 400mg11%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 28g56%
Vitamin A 1844IU37%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 279mg28%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Mia says

    August 11, 2021 at 5:39 pm

    5 stars
    This is the most delicious garlic parmesan chicken recipe ever!! Loved the creamy sauce and the juicy chicken thighs! Made this tonight and everyone just LOVED this ☺️

    Reply
    • Anjali says

      August 12, 2021 at 5:06 am

      Thank you so much! So glad you made it and your family loved it...!

      Reply
      • Rachel Messier says

        May 04, 2023 at 10:47 pm

        The flavor is amazing. Sadly after 5 hours in the crackpot, it didn't thicken at all. It was like white soup with chicken thighs. Still ate it though, served over rice.

        Reply
        • Surup says

          May 07, 2023 at 6:35 am

          Hi Rachel! I'm really sorry you didn't enjoy the recipe. However if you think that its too soupy add a bit of cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce next time.

          Reply
  2. Toby Williams says

    August 11, 2021 at 5:40 pm

    5 stars
    Fantastic recipe! Super creamy and comforting 😍😍😍

    Reply
    • Anjali says

      August 12, 2021 at 5:06 am

      Yes, this is so hearty and comforting!

      Reply
  3. Christie says

    January 15, 2022 at 3:50 am

    20 mins in a 400 degree oven didn't begin to finish this dish. Is that a typo?

    Reply
    • Anjali says

      January 15, 2022 at 8:35 am

      No, its not a typo. It generally takes 15-20 minutes to cook Chicken breasts in the oven @400F. Ideally you should cook for 15 minutes and then check the internal temperature of the Chicken using a meat thermometer. If it reads 165°F (75°C), your Chicken is cooked. If not, cook for some more minutes.

      Reply
    • Deborah says

      June 22, 2023 at 7:34 pm

      I love this recipe, chicken came out great ! Thank you

      Reply
      • Surup says

        June 25, 2023 at 9:28 am

        thank you so much! so glad you liked this recipe.

        Reply
  4. Dee says

    February 19, 2022 at 5:07 pm

    Can I add green beans to this in the crockpot?

    Reply
    • Anjali says

      February 20, 2022 at 9:09 am

      5 stars
      Yes few green beans is a welcome addition to this creamy garlic parm chicken thighs. Hope you enjoy it.

      Reply
    • Jessica says

      October 09, 2022 at 11:51 pm

      4 stars
      I made this tonight and thought it was delicious. However, it turned out more like creamed chicken which my family is not a fan of. Like a deconstructed chicken casserole. But the flavor is outstanding. I loved it!

      Reply
  5. alyssa says

    March 25, 2022 at 4:10 am

    5 stars
    Hands Down! The Best Chicken Thigh recipes I've ever made! Also, the sauce is just excellent.

    Reply
  6. Rachael says

    March 25, 2022 at 4:11 am

    5 stars
    Absolutely love this recipe! Made this so many times already!!! Really good.

    Reply
  7. Cheri Di Dio says

    April 19, 2022 at 2:14 pm

    3 stars
    Only a 3-star because I'm confused and haven't yet tried this recipe ... the ingredients say "heavy cream", which is like a heavy milk product in a pourable carton. But the video appears like you're using "sour cream." That would make sense to get that gorgeous thicker sauce. Is it heavy cream or sour cream? Thanks so much! This recipe looks SOOO tasty and can't wait to try!

    Reply
    • Anjali says

      April 20, 2022 at 3:15 am

      Its heavy cream indeed. I know it might look thick, but it's just because I am using the refrigerated kind so was a little thick. You can use sour cream if you want. However it might make the sauce a little tarty! I would prefer to use heavy cream. The sauce will thicken on its own because of the Parmesan cheese and slow cooking!

      Reply
  8. Bonnie says

    September 05, 2022 at 10:14 pm

    I don't know what I did wrong but the sauce was curdled and extremely thin. Very bland as well.

    Reply
    • Anjali says

      September 06, 2022 at 4:06 am

      Hi, I am sorry that you didn't like this recipe. There can be a number of reason why your sauce curdled. It could be because of the quality of cream cheese or heavy cream. You can rectify a curdled sauce by adding some cornstarch slurry and slow cooking on low until combined.

      Reply
    • Kristin L Ruscitti says

      March 19, 2023 at 10:58 pm

      Mine just came out the same way, I followed the recipe exactly but the chicken is no good and the sauce smells amazing but tastes gross....not an edible recipe

      Reply
      • Surup says

        March 20, 2023 at 7:48 am

        I am really sorry to disappoint you, Kristin. After reviewing and re-testing the recipe, I have made slight changes. Hopefully, you will like it this time.

        Reply
  9. Pam says

    June 11, 2023 at 10:04 pm

    2 stars
    Tried this. Way too watery, would cut the broth (or water) in half. I had to take it out of the crockpot and make the slurry to thicken it up then browned the thighs in a pan. The recipe is definitely lacking something, was kind of bland 🙁

    Reply
    • Surup says

      June 12, 2023 at 7:22 am

      Hey Pam! Sorry this recipe didn't work out for you. If you find that the sauce is too watery, you can reduce the water next time. Also browning the chicken thigh is a genius idea to enhance the flavors. You can even add a sprig of fresh thyme and 1 tsp of dried rosemary to enhace the flavors. However, this recipe is supposed to be simple in flavors and give a comforting taste.

      Reply

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