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Easy Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe! First Image

Creamy Italian Chicken


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A flavorful creamy chicken dish with Italian seasoning and sun-dried tomatoes.


Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless (skinless chicken breasts)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (drained)
  • ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 10 fresh basil leaves (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a pan, sear chicken until golden brown (just a few minutes per side).
  3. In a small bowl, whisk chicken broth and cornstarch until smooth.
  4. Pour into slow cooker and stir in garlic, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and paprika.
  5. Add sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, and chopped basil to the mixture.
  6. Nestle the seared chicken into the sauce.
  7. Cover and cook on LOW for 3 hours or HIGH for 1½ hours until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  8. Serve hot with your favorite sides like Broccoli Cauliflower Salad or sip on chilled Russian Apple Kvas.

Notes

  • This dish pairs well with various sides and has a rich, creamy flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 40g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg