Description
A delightful dish of tender chicken smothered in a creamy Italian sauce, perfect for romantic dinners or comforting meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Optional: Chicken broth or vegetable broth, for a more flavorful cooking base
Instructions
- Start by rinsing your chicken breasts under cold water and patting them dry. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Drizzle the olive oil in your crockpot. Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the crockpot, laying them flat.
- Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes on top of the chicken.
- Pour the heavy cream over the top of the chicken and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over everything.
- Cover the crockpot with its lid and set it to low for 4 to 6 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours.
- Stir in the chopped fresh basil about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For healthier variations, consider using chicken thighs, adding more vegetables, or opting for low-fat dairy alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg