Dump and Go Crockpot Chicken (Print Version)
Creamy slow-cooked chicken in a sun-dried tomato and Parmesan sauce, finished with fresh basil.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
→ Sauce
05 - 1 cup heavy cream
06 - 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
07 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
09 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Garnish
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
# How-To Steps:
01 - Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
02 - Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the crockpot.
03 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, chicken broth, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
04 - Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the crockpot. Cover with the lid and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - Transfer the chicken to serving plates, spoon the creamy sauce from the crockpot over each portion, and garnish with freshly chopped basil.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce practically makes itself while you go about your day, and it tastes like you stood over a stove for hours.
- Sun dried tomatoes and cream together create this rich, tangy flavor that makes people close their eyes when they take the first bite.
02 -
- Resist the urge to lift the lid during cooking because every peek releases heat and adds roughly thirty minutes to the cook time.
- Chicken thighs work beautifully if you prefer darker meat, just know the sauce will be slightly richer.
03 -
- Pat the chicken dry before seasoning so the spices stick better and you get better flavor penetration.
- If the sauce seems thin at the end, remove the chicken and let the sauce cook uncovered on high for fifteen minutes to thicken up beautifully.