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Garlic Herb Chicken Cauli Crockpot Recipe

A creamy, comforting slow cooker dish featuring tender chicken and cauliflower in a savory garlic herb sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and keto-friendly too!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5-2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts if preferred
Vegetables & Herbs
  • 1 large head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 5-6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 cup chicken bone broth
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
  • 4 oz cream cheese optional
  • lemon juice to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • - Mixing bowls
  • - Whisk

Method
 

  1. Lightly grease your slow cooker with olive oil or butter. Place the cauliflower florets at the bottom.
  2. Pat the chicken dry and season generously with salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, and rosemary.
  3. (Optional) Sear the seasoned chicken in a hot skillet with a bit of butter until golden on both sides.
  4. Place the chicken on top of the cauliflower. In a measuring cup, whisk together the chicken broth, minced garlic, and melted butter; pour over the chicken and cauliflower.
  5. Cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and cauliflower is tender.
  6. Remove the chicken and shred or slice. Stir the heavy cream (and cream cheese if using) into the liquid in the pot until smooth. Return the chicken to the pot and stir to coat.
  7. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 32gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 690mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 220IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

For a crispy finish, transfer to an oven-safe dish, top with cheese and crushed pork rinds or breadcrumbs, then broil for 3 minutes.
Dairy-free option: Substitute the cream and butter with full-fat coconut milk and olive oil.
Variation: Swap cauliflower for broccoli, but add halfway through cooking time.
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