Description
A delectable crockpot dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy, flavorful sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (drained)
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 10 fresh basil leaves (chopped)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts on both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Sear the chicken for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and cornstarch until smooth.
- Pour the broth mixture into the slow cooker, and stir in minced garlic, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and paprika.
- Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, grated parmesan, and fresh basil; mix well.
- Nestle the seared chicken into the sauce, ensuring it’s well-coated.
- Cover and cook on LOW for about 3 hours or HIGH for 1½ hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Serve hot with desired sides and enjoy!
Notes
For maximum tenderness, prefer cooking on LOW setting. Adjust cornstarch as needed for a thicker sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American/Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg