High Protein Crockpot Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken breasts slow-cooked with parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs for a flavorful high-protein meal.

# 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 Make It:

01 - Rub salt and black pepper evenly over all surfaces of the chicken breasts.
02 - Place seasoned chicken pieces in a single layer at the bottom of the crockpot.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken broth, cream cheese, parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, thyme, basil, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes until smooth and well combined.
04 - Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, making sure all pieces are evenly coated.
05 - Cover and cook on HIGH setting for 4 hours or LOW setting for 6-7 hours until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and is fork-tender.
06 - Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board, shred with two forks or slice into strips, then return to the slow cooker and stir thoroughly to coat with sauce.
07 - Plate the chicken with generous sauce and garnish with fresh chopped basil and parsley.

# Tips from dashanddishes:

01 -
  • Set it and forget it simplicity that delivers restaurant quality flavor with almost zero hands on time
  • Each serving packs 45 grams of protein while feeling indulgent and satisfying
02 -
  • The sauce will look curdled and separated at first but keep cooking and it will come together into silky perfection
  • Using full fat cream cheese instead of light actually produces better texture and only adds about 20 calories per serving
03 -
  • Pat the chicken completely dry before seasoning or the sauce will end up watery instead of rich and velvety
  • Reserve some fresh basil to add right before serving because cooking destroys its delicate flavor

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