Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this sumptuous crockpot poultry extravaganza. Tender chicken cooked in a creamy, flavorful sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and mushrooms, this dish is a comfort food delight.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Sauce:
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Thickening Agent (optional):
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water
Garnish:
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Place the chicken in the crockpot and add chicken broth, heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, garlic, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir gently.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Thicken (optional): Thirty minutes before serving, stir in Parmesan cheese. For a thicker sauce, add the cornstarch slurry and simmer uncovered until thickened.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add baby spinach in the last 15 minutes for extra greens.
- This dish freezes well and makes excellent leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
