Description
A delightful slow-cooked dish of tender chicken breasts in a creamy, flavorful sauce, perfect for impressing loved ones.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts (skinless or skin-on)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup white wine + ½ cup water OR 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley or fresh basil (chopped)
- 4 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes (diced and drained)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2-3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon (if using wine)
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water (optional)
- 1 tsp olive oil (optional)
- 1 cup sour cream or heavy cream
Instructions
- Lightly season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a pan or directly in your slow cooker, melt the butter with the olive oil.
- Place the chicken, skin side down, and sear until golden.
- Once browned, flip the chicken and transfer to the slow cooker if needed.
- Pour in the white wine and water mixture or chicken broth. Sprinkle with sweet paprika, garlic granules, and chicken bouillon if applicable. Toss in the diced sun-dried tomatoes.
- Cover and let cook on LOW for 90 minutes to 2 hours, until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- If desired, prepare a cornstarch slurry and stir into the sauce about 10 minutes before cooking time ends.
- Once cooked, move the chicken to one side, stir in the sour cream or heavy cream until blended, then incorporate the grated Parmesan and parsley or basil.
- Serve the chicken with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for richer flavor and adjust seasonings as desired. Add cornstarch slurry for a thicker sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian