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Crock Pot Creamy Chicken

Try this Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Recipe for a twist on the traditional shredded chicken sandwich.  With a cheesy sauce, lots of garlic and the addition of artichoke hearts.  This simple slow cooker recipe is sure to be a new family favorite dinner!
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crockpot chicken, pulled chicken
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Calories: 735kcal

Ingredients

Slow Cooker Chicken

  • 1 Medium Yellow Onion - sliced
  • 10 Cloves of Garlic - chopped
  • Pinch Salt/Pepper
  • 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
  • 8 oz Frozen Quartered Artichoke Hearts
  • Cups Low Sodium Chicken Stock
  • Juice from 1/2 a Lemon
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese
  • 1/2 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream
  • 1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Garlic Buns

  • 6 Soft Sandwich/Hamburger Buns
  • 3 Tb Butter - room temp
  • 2 Garlic Cloves - grated
  • 1 tsp Fresh Parsley - finely chopped
  • Small Pinch Salt

Instructions

Slow Cooker Chicken

  • Layer the onions, garlic, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and and Olive Oil on the bottom of slow cooker.
  • Next, place the chicken breasts and artichoke hearts in an even layer. Pour chicken stock over the top.
  • Cover and cook on high for 2½ hours. (add 2-3 hours if cooking on low)
  • Shred chicken with forks.
  • Add lemon juice, cream cheese, Greek yogurt and mozzarella.
  • Remove lid and cook for 30-40 minutes until sauce thickens.
  • While the sauce is thickening, prepare the garlic buns or pasta.

Garlic Buns

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Mix butter, garlic, parsley and salt.
  • Spread butter mixture on the inside of each bun.
  • Place the buns, butter side up, on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes or broil for 1-2 minutes. (until lightly browned)

Assembly

  • Fill garlic buns with creamy shredded chicken. Top with shredded mozzarella and fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
  • Or toss creamy chicken with cooked pasta and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 735kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 72g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 206mg | Sodium: 776mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g
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