High Protein Crockpot Chicken (Printable)

Creamy slow-cooked chicken infused with parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs, packed with protein and flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Rub chicken breasts evenly with salt and black pepper on all sides.
02 - Place seasoned chicken pieces 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 in a medium bowl until smooth.
04 - Pour sauce mixture over chicken, ensuring all pieces are completely covered.
05 - Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6-7 hours until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and is fork-tender.
06 - Remove chicken from slow cooker, shred or slice as desired, then return to sauce and stir thoroughly to coat.
07 - Portion hot chicken with sauce into bowls and top with fresh basil and parsley.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce creates itself while you go about your day, making dinner feel effortless even on the most exhausting weeks
  • That creamy, tangy, umami-rich coating makes anything you serve it with taste like a special occasion
02 -
  • The sauce will look thin at first but thickens beautifully as the cream cheese melts and everything cooks down
  • Resist the urge to lift the lid too often—every time you do, you add about 15 minutes to the cooking time
03 -
  • Give your cream cheese 30 minutes on the counter before starting—it makes whisking so much easier
  • If the sauce looks curdled at first, keep cooking and it will smooth out as everything melds together

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