Slow Cooker Million Dollar Chicken
Get ready for a very tempting feast with our Slow Cooker Million Dollar Chicken. Enjoy the rich and creamy flavors of juicy and succulent chicken, perfectly coupled with potatoes and drenched in a savory sauce, topped with a buttery Ritz cracker crust for the ideal crunch.
Yield: 6
Materials
- - 3 pounds of chicken thighs bone-in and skin-on
- - 2 teaspoons of kosher salt
- - 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- - 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
- - 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- - 1/2 cup of unsalted butter 1 stick, sliced into pads
- - 4 cloves garlic minced
- - 1/4 cup of chicken broth preferably homemade
- - 1/4 cup of heavy cream
- - 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- - 1/4 cup of chopped parsley for garnish
- - 1 tablespoon cornstarch if needed for thickening
Instructions
- Generously season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder, making sure they're well-coated. (Optional: Brown before putting in.)
- Place the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker, layering it evenly at the bottom.
- Dot the chicken with butter pads and then sprinkle minced garlic over the top.
- Pour the chicken broth gently around the chicken, being careful not to wash off the seasonings.
- Set your slow cooker to low and cook for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is supremely tender and almost falling off the bone.
- About 15 minutes before serving, gently stir in the heavy cream and cheddar cheese, allowing them to melt and marry into the sauce beautifully.
- If a thicker sauce is desired, mix the cornstarch with a bit of water to create a slurry, and stir it into the slow cooker. Allow it to simmer and thicken for a few extra minutes.
- Garnish the dish with chopped parsley before serving to add a fresh, colorful touch.