Description
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked to perfection in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, ideal for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts directly in the crockpot, ensuring they lay flat for even cooking.
- In a separate bowl, combine sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, chicken broth, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Carefully pour the creamy tomato mixture over the chicken in the crockpot, ensuring the chicken is covered.
- Cover the crockpot and set it to low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours; your home will soon be filled with an irresistible aroma!
- Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken in the sauce; stir well to combine flavors.
- If desired, garnish with fresh basil before serving. Enjoy your delightful creation over pasta, rice, or in a warm tortilla!
Notes
For a juicier outcome, consider using bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts. This dish is great for meal prep and can be made ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg