Crockpot Tuscan Chicken
Crockpot Tuscan Chicken is a delightful, creamy dish that wraps your taste buds in warmth and comfort. Tender chicken breasts simmer in a luscious sauce of garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil, filling your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Serve it over pasta or rice for a truly satisfying meal that transforms simple ingredients into gourmet goodness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken breasts and pat them dry.
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Pour this mixture over the chicken.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Shred the chicken directly in the pot using two forks until fully pulled apart and stir well before serving over pasta or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 175mg