Dump And Go Marry Chicken (Printable version)
Slow-cooked chicken smothered in creamy sun-dried tomato, garlic, and Parmesan sauce, finished with fresh basil.
# What you need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
→ Creamy 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:
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, 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, ensuring they are well coated.
05 - Cover the crockpot and cook on the low setting for 4 to 5 hours, or until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
06 - Transfer the chicken to serving plates, spoon the creamy sauce from the crockpot over each breast, and garnish with freshly chopped basil.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce practically builds itself while you are gone, thickening into something that tastes like you stood over a stove for an hour.
- Sun-dried tomatoes are the hidden gem here, adding a tangy sweetness that makes people ask what your secret ingredient is.
02 -
- Do not cook this on high to save time because the cream can separate and turn grainy instead of staying smooth and luxurious.
- Give the sauce a quick whisk right before serving since Parmesan sometimes settles at the bottom during cooking.
03 -
- If the sauce seems too thin at the end, remove the chicken with a slotted spoon, turn the cooker to high, and let the liquid reduce uncovered for about fifteen minutes.
- A glass of Pinot Grigio alongside this dish is not just a pairing suggestion, it genuinely brightens every bite and makes the whole meal feel like an occasion.