Dump And Go Marry-Me Chicken (Printable Version)
Tender slow-cooked chicken in a creamy sun-dried tomato, garlic and Parmesan sauce, finished with basil.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
→ 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
# Directions:
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, 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 plates, spoon the creamy sauce over each breast, and garnish with freshly chopped basil before serving.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The sauce basically makes itself while you go about your day, and it tastes richer than anything you would get at a restaurant.
- It requires exactly ten minutes of hands on effort and zero cooking skill, yet people will think you spent all afternoon in the kitchen.
02 -
- Opening the lid repeatedly during cooking drops the temperature inside and can add thirty minutes or more to your total time.
- Chicken thighs work beautifully if you prefer darker meat, and they actually stay juicier after the long cook time.
03 -
- Pat the chicken completely dry before seasoning so the spices adhere properly and you get better flavor penetration during cooking.
- Stir the sauce gently about thirty minutes before serving to redistribute the sun dried tomatoes and keep everything evenly flavored.