Description
A simple and rich crockpot chicken dish with creamy sauce and savory flavors, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained)
- 2 tbsp butter
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the crockpot, pouring the prepared sauce over the chicken to ensure it is well coated.
- Scatter the sun-dried tomatoes on top of the chicken for added flavor and color.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Add the butter during the last 30 minutes of cooking and stir gently to combine, enriching the sauce.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh basil or parsley and enjoy with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
Notes
Searing chicken before slow cooking can enhance flavor. Adjust cook time based on chicken size.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg