Description
Million dollar chicken delivers ultimate comfort with minimal effort, blending rich cream cheese and tender poultry in a creamy slow-cooked marvel. Hearty flavors melt together, creating a simple yet luxurious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 lbs (1.8 kg) whole chicken
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
Creamy Sauce:
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) white wine
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp (8 g) fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the whole chicken by patting it dry with paper towels, ensuring a crisp exterior for optimal flavor absorption.
- Blend garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper, then generously massage the spice mixture all over the chicken’s surface, including beneath the skin.
- Dissolve the chicken bouillon cube in a small amount of warm water, then brush the chicken with olive oil and the bouillon liquid for enhanced depth of flavor.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker, positioning it breast-side up for even cooking.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese, heavy cream, chicken broth, and white wine until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Stir the grated parmesan cheese and minced garlic into the creamy sauce, creating a rich, velvety mixture.
- Pour the entire sauce mixture around the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring it covers the bottom without directly drowning the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
- Carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker, allowing it to rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
- Spoon the luxurious sauce over the carved chicken and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finish.
- Serve hot, accompanied by the creamy sauce as a delectable complement to the perfectly cooked chicken.
Notes
- Pat the chicken completely dry to guarantee crispy skin and maximum flavor penetration.
- Massage spices thoroughly under the skin for deeper seasoning and more intense taste profile.
- Experiment with herb variations like adding sage or switching rosemary to match personal preferences.
- Lower-fat adaptation can replace heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt for lighter sauce consistency.
- For gluten-sensitive diners, ensure chicken bouillon cube is certified gluten-free before using.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature with a reliable meat thermometer to prevent undercooking.
- Enhance sauce’s richness by adding a splash of white wine or dry sherry during final minutes of cooking.
- Allow chicken to rest after cooking to redistribute juices and maintain maximum tenderness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 757
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 663 mg
- Fat: 64 g
- Saturated Fat: 30 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 32 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 217 mg