Description
A creamy and delicious chicken dish with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes, chopped
- 6 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil, chopped
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken breasts and season with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- In a slow cooker, whisk together chicken broth and cornstarch, then add heavy cream, garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Transfer the seared chicken to the slow cooker, top with sun-dried tomatoes, and let cook on low for 6-7 hours.
- Add Parmesan cheese in the last 30 minutes of cooking and let it melt into the sauce.
- Remove the chicken, let it rest for 5-10 minutes, and serve.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute low-fat cream or almond milk and add fresh veggies for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 430 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg