Sun-Dried Tomato Coconut Cream Crockpot Chicken Recipe
Tender, flavorful chicken slow-cooked in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce infused with garlic, parmesan, and fresh herbs. This easy crockpot recipe yields a rich and comforting dish perfect served over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta for a hearty family meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Sauce
- 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Finishing Touches
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
To Serve
- Cooked rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs into the crockpot, arranging them evenly at the bottom.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Add the chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese, minced garlic, dried oregano, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, and a generous pinch of salt and black pepper over the chicken.
- Mix the Mixture: Stir everything gently in the crockpot to ensure the chicken is well coated with the flavorful ingredients.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
- Shred or Keep Chicken Whole: Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts or thighs from the crockpot and shred them with forks or leave whole, depending on your preference.
- Prepare the Sauce: Stir in the juice of 1/2 lemon, olive oil, and chopped fresh basil into the sauce remaining in the crockpot, mixing well.
- Combine and Warm Through: Return the shredded or whole chicken to the crockpot, tossing to coat thoroughly with the creamy sun-dried tomato sauce.
- Serve: Serve the creamy sun-dried tomato chicken over cooked rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta. Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves for a bright finish.
Notes
- Use either chicken breasts or thighs depending on your preference for leaner or more flavorful meat.
- Full-fat coconut milk offers a dairy-free alternative to heavy cream; use heavy cream if you prefer a traditional creamy texture.
- Adjust the crushed red pepper flakes to control the spice level according to your taste.
- Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Make sure to drain sun-dried tomatoes well to avoid an overly oily sauce.
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