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Lazy Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken - Slow Cooker Recipe

This easy and delicious meal is made of tender chicken pieces in a lightly creamy and flavorful sauce made with sun dried tomatoes and garlic. Delicious served with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes or mashed cauliflower.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
After chicken is cooked through, add cream and Parmesan cheese and cook for an additional 30 minutes30 minutes
Total Time4 hours 45 minutes
Course: Brunch, dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: fusion
Keyword: crockpot creamy chicken and sun dried tomato, Slow cooker sun dried tomato chicken
Servings: 8
Calories: 465kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs If you prefer a drier meat, use 4 breasts
  • ¾ cup chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 7 oz jar sun dried tomatoes in oil drained
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¾ -1½ cup grated Parmesan cheese depending on your preference

For Serving

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • Additional parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Start by spraying your slow cooker with non-stick spray
  • add chicken pieces, broth, garlic and sun dried tomato pieces into slow cooker
    8 chicken thighs, ¾ cup chicken stock, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 7 oz jar sun dried tomatoes in oil
  • cover and cook on low for 3.5-5.5hours, or until chicken pieces reach an internal temperature of 165℉
  • half an hour prior to serving, remove chicken pieces, add in cream and parmesan cheese and stir.
    1 cup heavy cream, ¾ -1½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • add chicken back in, cover and allow to cook for an additional half an hour
  • top with basil and sprinkle with some more parmesan cheese when serving.
    1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, Additional parmesan cheese

Notes

If your chicken seems to be a bit dry or rubbery, remove it from the sauce and shred using two forks.  Stir the shredded chicken back into sauce and serve.  

Nutrition

Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 412mg | Potassium: 703mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 967IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 2mg