Coat chicken in flour and toss in slow cooker

Slow Cooker Chicken with Flour Coating

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme)
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (or 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

Prepare the Chicken:

1. Mix the Flour Coating:
   • In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
2. Coat the Chicken:
   • Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, ensuring it’s evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour.

Brown the Chicken:

3. Heat the Oil:
   • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
4. Sear the Chicken:
   • Add the coated chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. (You do not need to cook the chicken through, just get a nice crust.)

Slow Cook the Chicken:

5. Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker:
   • Transfer the seared chicken breasts to the slow cooker.
   • Pour the chicken broth and heavy cream over the chicken.
   • Add the minced garlic, dried thyme, and dried rosemary.
6. Cook:
   • Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

Finish and Serve:

7. Add Parmesan Cheese:
   • 30 minutes before serving, sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken and stir slightly to combine.
8. Garnish:
   • Once the chicken is done, garnish with fresh parsley.
9. Serve:
   • Serve the chicken hot, with your choice of sides such as mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.

Enjoy your Slow Cooker Chicken with Flour Coating!