Description
A creamy and savory crockpot dish featuring tender chicken, perfect for special occasions and cozy family nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (for slurry)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts evenly on the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Whisk together chicken broth, cream cheese, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Add sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and whisk until well-blended.
- Pour the creamy sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring it covers all the pieces.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred using two forks.
- Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and cook on HIGH for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until it thickens.
- Serve the creamy chicken over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
For added flavor, consider searing the chicken before placing it in the slow cooker. You can also use fresh herbs instead of dried for a fresher taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 420 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: crockpot chicken, creamy chicken recipe, slow cooker, easy dinner, comfort food