Cozy Savory Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Chicken with Fresh Veggies Recipe
This Cozy Savory Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Chicken with Fresh Veggies is a comforting and flavorful one-pot meal perfect for busy days. Tender chicken breasts cook slowly in a rich, creamy garlic sauce, infused with Italian seasoning and paired with a healthy medley of mixed vegetables. It’s a simple yet elegant dish that requires minimal prep and delivers maximum taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables
- 4 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, broccoli, bell peppers)
Sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Season the chicken: Sprinkle salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning evenly over the chicken breasts to infuse flavor.
- Add the vegetables: Layer the mixed vegetables, including carrots, broccoli, and bell peppers, over the seasoned chicken, distributing them evenly.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, chicken broth, and heavy cream until well combined.
- Pour the sauce: Carefully pour the creamy garlic mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker, ensuring everything is coated.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours, or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Serve: Spoon the creamy chicken and vegetables onto plates, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut cream for a lighter or dairy-free option.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or green beans based on preference.
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor; garlic powder can be used in a pinch.
- Check chicken doneness with a meat thermometer; it should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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