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Keto Crockpot Creamy Garlic Chicken - Comforting, Low-Carb, and Effortless

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced (optional but recommended)
  • 6–8 cloves garlic, minced (about 2–3 tablespoons)
  • 1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning or 1/2 teaspoon each dried basil and oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (to reinforce the fresh garlic)
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1–2 tablespoons fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish)
  • Optional add-ins: 2 cups baby spinach, 1 cup sliced mushrooms, or 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)

Method
 

  1. Prep the chicken: Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. This helps lock in flavor.
  2. Optional quick sauté: In a skillet, warm the oil or butter over medium heat. Sauté the onion for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Transfer to the slow cooker. (You can skip this step, but it boosts flavor.)
  3. Layer the base: Add the chicken to the slow cooker. Pour in the chicken broth. Sprinkle in Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  4. Add cream cheese: Nestle the cream cheese cubes around the chicken. They’ll melt slowly as it cooks.
  5. Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on Low for 3.5–4.5 hours or on High for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is tender and reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Shred or slice: Remove the chicken to a plate and shred with two forks or slice into chunks. Keep it warm.
  7. Finish the sauce: Whisk the slow cooker liquid to smooth out the melted cream cheese. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan. If using spinach or mushrooms, add them now. Cover and cook on High for 10–15 minutes, until the sauce slightly thickens and greens wilt.
  8. Combine and taste: Return the chicken to the slow cooker and toss in the sauce. Taste and adjust with more salt and pepper as needed.
  9. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley or chives. Serve over cauliflower mash, zucchini noodles, or steamed broccoli.