Description
A creamy, comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a rich Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil, perfect for weeknight dinners or dinner parties.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and sprinkle the seasoning mixture over both sides, rubbing it in evenly.
- Layer in the slow cooker: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add aromatics and tomatoes: Top the chicken with minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
- Pour the chicken broth around the chicken and cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours.
- Shred the chicken: Use two forks to shred the chicken in the crockpot, then stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Finish and serve: Stir in the chopped fresh basil, let it sit for 5-10 minutes, then serve hot.
Notes
For a lighter sauce, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. This dish can also be made with boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a juicier result.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian