Ingredients
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
– 1 teaspoon kosher salt
– ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
– 1 cup chicken stock
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
– ½ teaspoon dried oregano
– ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
– ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
– 1 cup heavy cream, warmed slightly
– ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
– 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, chopped
– Chicken breasts for protein
– Heavy cream for cream base
– Garlic and herbs for seasoning
Instructions
1-Season the 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper.
2-Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat, then sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden. Transfer the chicken and skillet juices to a slow cooker.
3-In a bowl, whisk 1 cup chicken stock, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 4 cloves minced garlic, ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper (if using), ½ teaspoon dried oregano, and ¼ teaspoon dried thyme. Pour this mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
4-Top the chicken with ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 1.5-2 hours, until the chicken reaches 165°F.
5-Remove the chicken and keep it warm. Stir in 1 cup warmed heavy cream and ½ cup grated parmesan cheese into the slow cooker liquid until smooth.
6-Return the chicken to the sauce, spoon sauce over the top, and let it rest on warm for 5-10 minutes. Garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves before serving.
Last Step:
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🔥 Sear chicken before slow cooking to lock in flavor and improve texture.
🌶️ Adjust crushed red pepper amount or omit for desired spice level.
🧀 Warm heavy cream before adding to avoid curdling and achieve a silky sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 2 hours (high) or 3-4 hours (low)
- Cook Time: 2 hours (high) or 3-4 hours (low)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking, Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg