Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Flavoring
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4 chicken breasts without bones or skin
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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2 Tablespoons olive oil
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2 Tablespoons butter
→ Rich Sauce
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1 1/2 cups chicken broth
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3 Tablespoons cornstarch
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1 cup heavy cream
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped and drained
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1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
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10 fresh basil leaves, chopped
# Instructions:
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Combine black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Rub this mix all over both sides of your chicken breasts.
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Melt butter with olive oil in a big skillet on medium-high. Brown chicken until golden on each side but don't cook through. Save the drippings from the pan.
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Stir cornstarch into chicken broth until it's smooth. Pour into slow cooker along with heavy cream, all your spices, and minced garlic.
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Put browned chicken in the slow cooker, pour in those saved pan juices and add your chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Let it cook on low for 6-7 hours.
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Take out the chicken pieces. Stir parmesan into the sauce until melted. Put chicken back, coat with the creamy sauce, and sprinkle fresh basil on top before you serve.
# Notes:
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Always use the low setting for tender results
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Browning chicken first creates deeper flavor
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Goes great with pasta or a chunk of crusty bread