Description
Comforting crockpot chicken promises a delightful culinary journey through simple, hearty ingredients. Tender meat and rich flavors combine effortlessly, offering you a delicious meal that satisfies with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Sauces and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 (10.75 ounces) can cream of mushroom soup
- 6 ounces Italian salad dressing
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons malt vinegar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
- 1 (8 ounces) package angel hair pasta
Instructions
- Position chicken breasts uniformly inside the crockpot.
- Create a harmonious sauce by whisking honey, soy sauce, garlic, ketchup, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper until thoroughly blended.
- Generously cascade the prepared sauce over chicken, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Secure the crockpot lid and slow cook at low temperature for 4-5 hours until chicken reaches tender, succulent consistency.
- For enhanced sauce texture, transfer liquid to saucepan and simmer until slightly thickened.
- For Tuscan variation, season chicken with Italian herbs, paprika, and black pepper.
- Develop cream mixture by combining heavy cream, cornstarch, garlic, salt, and pepper until silky smooth.
- Incorporate sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese into cream mixture.
- Drizzle cream sauce over seasoned chicken in crockpot.
- Cook on low for 3-4 hours until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Gently fold fresh spinach into finished dish until delicately wilted.
- For alternative preparation, blend salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Thoroughly coat chicken with spice blend before placing in crockpot.
- Whisk cream of mushroom soup, Italian dressing, sour cream, Parmesan, flour, and optional malt vinegar.
- Pour combined mixture over seasoned chicken.
- Slow cook for 6 hours on low temperature.
- Delicately shred chicken using two forks directly within crockpot.
- Serve over prepared angel hair pasta.
Notes
- Chicken tenderness matters most, so avoid overcooking which can make meat dry and tough.
- Always use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches safe internal temperature of 165°F for perfect doneness.
- Experiment with different herb combinations like rosemary, thyme, or oregano to customize flavor profiles.
- Layer ingredients strategically to prevent chicken from sticking and ensure even cooking throughout the crockpot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (or 6 hours)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 524
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg