Description
An easy and flavorful crockpot chicken recipe with a rich, creamy sauce made from sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and cream cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal prep and maximum taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs or 700g)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (75g)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 cup chicken broth (240ml), low-sodium preferred
- ½ cup heavy cream (120ml)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (115g)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated (50g)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste (start with ½ teaspoon salt)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for browning chicken)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by mincing garlic and chopping sun-dried tomatoes. Soften cream cheese if needed and measure out broth, cream, and Parmesan.
- Optional: Brown the chicken breasts in 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes per side, then transfer to the crockpot.
- Dump garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) over the chicken in the crockpot. Do not stir.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours (or high for 2-3 hours if short on time).
- About 30 minutes before serving, remove chicken breasts and set aside. Add softened cream cheese, heavy cream, and Parmesan to the crockpot. Stir well to combine and cook uncovered for 20-30 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Return chicken to the crockpot, spoon sauce over the top, and heat through for 5 minutes.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil if desired.
Notes
Softening the cream cheese before adding makes mixing easier and prevents clumps. Browning the chicken before slow cooking adds extra flavor but is optional. Use low-sodium broth to control saltiness. Add spinach or mushrooms in the last hour for extra veggies. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 4 days; avoid freezing due to cream sauce separation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 380
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Protein: 32
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