Tender Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
I've discovered that chicken from the slow cooker tastes far better than pan-fried versions. It emerges incredibly tender all the way through, and this creamy slow cooker chicken with sun-dried tomatoes is a standout example. As a busy home cook who's tested countless slow cooker recipes, I can vouch for its superb flavor—definitely one to make again and again.
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Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
While I adore slow cooker peanut chicken, switching things up keeps meals exciting. This creamy chicken with sun-dried tomatoes delivers a fresh, vibrant twist that's worlds apart in taste.
This recipe generously serves 4—we even had delicious leftovers.
Ingredients for Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken
4 chicken breasts
1 onion
1 bottle of cooking cream
salt and pepper
a little flour
olive oil
a handful of basil
chicken stock cube
200 ml of water
sun-dried tomatoes, drained
How to Make Creamy Chicken in the Slow Cooker
Preparing this dish is straightforward—the slow cooker handles most of the magic, but a bit of prep sets it up for success.
Cut the chicken breasts lengthwise
Make a mixture of the flour, pepper and salt
Dip the chicken breasts through the flour mixture
Fry the chicken breasts for 2 minutes in the pan with some olive oil
Chop the onion
Place the onion in the slow cooker and the chicken breasts on top
Add the basil and sun-dried tomatoes
Pour over the water and stock cube
Put the creamy chicken in the slow cooker on low for 4 hours
Add the cooking cream (about 3/4 bottle) and cook on low for half an hour more
Your creamy slow cooker chicken is ready to serve
What to Serve with This Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken
Pair it with your favorites, but rice and steamed veggies shine here. We love cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots—they complement the rich cream sauce perfectly.
Enjoy!
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