Crock Pot Creamy Chicken and Carrots

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Crock Pot Creamy Chicken and Carrots recipe, a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed family dinners. Tender, slow-cooked chicken breasts and sweet carrots are bathed in a rich, velvety sauce made with cream cheese, heavy cream, and aromatic seasonings like thyme and paprika. With just 20 minutes of prep time, your slow cooker does all the work, creating a luscious, savory meal that pairs beautifully with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread. Simple, satisfying, and loaded with creamy goodness, this crock pot classic will quickly become a household favorite. Perfectly customizable with fresh parsley for garnish, it’s a warm hug on a plate!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 cups carrots, peeled and sliced into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1.5 cups chicken broth
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cups heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water (for cornstarch slurry)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crock pot in a single layer.

Step 2

Add the sliced carrots, diced onion, and minced garlic on top of the chicken.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, mix together the chicken broth, cream cheese, heavy cream, thyme, parsley, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth (it’s okay if there are a few small cream cheese lumps as they will melt during cooking).

Step 4

Pour the cream mixture over the chicken and vegetables, ensuring everything is evenly coated.

Step 5

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on LOW heat for 6-8 hours, or on HIGH heat for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender, and the carrots are soft.

Step 6

Once cooking is complete, carefully remove the chicken breasts and set them aside on a plate. Shred the chicken with two forks or slice it, depending on your preference.

Step 7

To thicken the sauce, create a cornstarch slurry by mixing the cornstarch with water in a small bowl. Stir the slurry into the sauce in the crock pot, then return the shredded/sliced chicken to the pot.

Step 8

Stir everything together, cover, and let cook on HIGH for an additional 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Step 9

Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy your creamy chicken and carrots with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2485.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2887.9

Total Fat 146.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 79.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 962.7mg	0%
Sodium 5139.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 134.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.8g	0%
Total Sugars 57.6g
Protein 246.2g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 720.9mg	0%
Iron 13.3mg	0%
Potassium 5618.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.5%

Protein: 34.6%

Carbs: 18.9%