Ingredients

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(Serves 6)

Chicken & aromatics:

1½ lbs boneless chicken breasts or thighs
Salt & black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil (for searing—optional but recommended)

Creamy sun-dried tomato sauce:

1 cup low-sodium chicken broth (you love low-sodium options!)
½ cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free)
¼ cup cream cheese, softened (you love cream cheese!)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (use reduced-sodium—you love this!)
½ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (drain oil—you love bold flavor!)
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional—you love subtle heat!)
1 tbsp butter (you love buttery richness!)

For serving:

Fresh basil or parsley
Lemon zest (brightens richness—you love citrus!)
Optional: Cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or mashed potatoes

Instructions

1. Sear chicken (optional but recommended):

Pat chicken dry; season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to slow cooker.

2. Make sauce:

In a bowl, whisk broth, heavy cream, cream cheese, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and butter until combined. Pour over chicken in slow cooker.

3. Slow cook:

Low setting: 6–7 hours
High setting: 3–4 hours
Until chicken shreds easily and sauce is creamy.

4. Finish & serve:

Shred chicken lightly with forks (or slice if preferred). Stir gently to coat in sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon zest. Serve over your favorite base.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes—they’re softer and more flavorful than dry-packed.
✅ Don’t skip the sear—adds depth of flavor (skip only if short on time).
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Use no-salt-added broth + reduced-sodium Parmesan
→ Boost umami with extra garlic and lemon zest
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Naturally low-glycemic—no added sugars!
→ Add 1 tbsp chia seeds to sauce for fiber + glycemic control
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Already compliant! <6g net carbs/serving
→ Increase healthy fats: extra butter + 1 tbsp olive oil in sauce
✅ High-protein boost (you love this!):
→ Add ½ cup white beans (+7g protein/serving)
→ Mix in 2 tbsp hemp seeds before serving (+5g protein)
✅ Make ahead:
→ Cook up to 3 days ahead; flavors deepen overnight
→ Freezes 3 months (thaw overnight; reheat gently)

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