Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Chicken and Veggies

This Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Chicken and Veggies is pure weeknight magic — tender, fall-apart chicken bathed in the most luscious garlic cream sauce, surrounded by perfectly cooked vegetables. All you do is dump everything in the slow cooker, set it, and come home to a dinner that smells absolutely incredible and tastes even better. This is comfort food at its finest!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Completely hands-off — the slow cooker does all the work
• Rich, garlicky cream sauce that coats every bite
• Chicken and veggies cooked together — one-pot cleanup
• Meal-prep hero: tastes even better the next day
• Universally loved — the whole table goes quiet when this is served

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp onion powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup baby carrots
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Season chicken thighs all over with Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt and pepper.
2. Place in the slow cooker. Add minced garlic and butter.
3. Pour in chicken broth. Cover and cook on LOW 6–7 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours.
4. About 30 minutes before serving, whisk in heavy cream. Add broccoli, carrots, and mushrooms.
5. Mix cornstarch with water and stir in to thicken the sauce.
6. Cover and cook on HIGH 20–30 more minutes until veggies are tender and sauce is thick.
7. Shred chicken slightly, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

Tips for the Best Slow Cooker Chicken

• Chicken thighs are the key — they stay juicy and tender. Breasts can dry out.
• Add vegetables near the end so they don’t turn to mush
• The cornstarch slurry transforms the broth into a velvety sauce — don’t skip it
• Don’t lift the lid during cooking — it releases heat and extends cooking time
• Taste and season at the end — slow cooking mellows the salt slightly

Serving Suggestions

• Ladle over fluffy white rice or creamy mashed potatoes
• Toss with egg noodles or buttered pasta
• Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up every drop of sauce
• Pair with a simple green salad for a complete dinner
• Spoon into a bowl and serve as a cozy soup-style meal

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