High Protein Crockpot Chicken (Printable)
Slow-cooked chicken with sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, and herbs for a creamy, protein-packed dinner.
# What goes in:
→ Chicken
01 - 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1/2 tsp salt
03 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
→ Sauce
04 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
05 - 1/2 cup light cream cheese, softened
06 - 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
07 - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
08 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
09 - 1/2 tsp dried basil
10 - 1 tsp garlic powder
11 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
→ Garnish
12 - 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
13 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Evenly coat chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on all sides.
02 - Place seasoned chicken in the bottom of the crockpot in a single layer.
03 - Whisk together chicken broth, cream cheese, parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, thyme, basil, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes until mostly smooth.
04 - Pour sauce mixture over chicken, ensuring all pieces are fully submerged.
05 - Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6-7 hours until chicken reaches 165°F and is tender.
06 - Remove chicken, shred or slice as preferred, then return to sauce and stir thoroughly to coat.
07 - Plate hot and garnish with fresh basil and parsley if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The creamy sauce develops incredible depth while you go about your day
- 45 grams of protein per serving keeps you satisfied for hours
02 -
- The sauce will look separated at first but comes together beautifully as it cooks
- Resist the urge to lift the lid too often or youll lose valuable heat
03 -
- Dont use pre-shredded parmesan, it wont melt properly in the sauce
- Give the cream cheese 10 minutes on the counter before whisking to avoid lumps