
This keto Sun Dried Tomato Chicken is an indulgent and delicious dish cooked in a crockpot. It features a combination of juicy chicken, simmered in a blend of garlic, Parmesan cream sauce, and infused with strong flavors of dried tomatoes. We have to put all the components of the crockpot together and start cooking on its own, and you get free for a long time. This keto Sun Dried Tomato Chicken just required ten minutes of preparation time and was made with simple ingredients. You can consume this dish along with zoodles, salad, or cauliflower rice.
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STATS:
- Number of calories: 320 kcal
- Time for Preparation: Ten mints.
- Portion size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Time for cooking: 4–6 hours
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Total time: 4–6 hours, ten mints.
- Course: Dinner
- Diet: Keto & Gluten-Free
- Portion: Four
EQUIPMENT:
- Crock Pot
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Mixing vessel
- Whisk
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 chicken breasts
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- 4 garlic pieces
- One teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt
- One tablespoon olive oil
- Black pepper
- ½ tsp. onion seasoning
- 1 cup spinach
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CHICKEN:
- Use chicken breast without bone and skin, and thighs are also a great option for the flavorful dish.
SUN-DRIED TOMATOES:
- Oil-packed tomatoes are best prepared in the keto dish and drained of the oil to avoid making them greasy.
HEAVY CREAM:
- It is used to prepare the creamy base without the additional carbs
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- Parmesan cheese is added to this dish to include salty and savory flavor, and it also provides a good melt.
SPINACH:
- It is used to include the fiber in this dish.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Apply black pepper, onion seasoning, Italian powder, and salt to the chicken fillet.
- Warm up the oil in the pan and pan-fry the chicken for two to three minutes on all sides.
- We can put the chicken in a pot.
- Sear it for two to three minutes on all sides till it gets golden brown.
- Then we would mix cream, broth, cheese, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes and whisk them together.
- We can add the mixture to the chicken in the pot.
- Cover it to cook for 4 to 6 hours to tenderize the chicken.
- Then we can add spinach to the crock pot and mix to wilt the spinach.
- We can mix the spinach in the dish, cook it for ten to fifteen minutes, and serve
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- Keto Cauliflower rice is served with this dish for the flavorful combination.
- We can add some sautéed zoodles to this dish.
- Keto roasted broccoli pairs with this dish.
- We can add cauliflower mash to this dish.
- Green salad, along with olive oil, is served with this chicken dish.
- We can include some olives and feta cheese in this dish to include the Mediterranean taste.
TIPS:
- We can sear the chicken before to impart the taste.
- You don’t have to cook the chicken for a long time to avoid making it dry.
- We can also place the liner in a crock pot to clean up easily.
- You can stir the sauce before serving to redistribute the tomatoes.
- We can sprinkle some flakes to make it spicy.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We can put the leftover dish in the closed box for four days.
FREEZER:
- We have to put the chicken and sauce in different boxes and store the dish for 2 months.
FAQs:
Can I use frozen chicken to make this dish?
- We can utilize frozen chicken to prepare this chicken dish and properly thaw the chicken for proper cooking.
How to prepare dairy-free chicken?
- We can make the chicken dish with coconut cream and yeast to prepare it non-dairy.
Can I make it dairy-free?
- You can try unsweetened coconut cream and nutritional yeast, but the flavor will differ slightly.
How to make this chicken spicy?
- We can use hot sauce, chipotle, or chili flakes to make this dish spicy.
Is there any alternative to Parmesan cheese?
- We can add Asiago or Romano cheese to prepare this dish.
Can I prepare this chicken recipe before time?
- We can make this recipe for meal prep purposes and store it according to the above guidelines to use it in the future.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Number of calories: 320 kcal
Net carbs: 3g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 35g
Portion size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
Whole carbs: 4g
Sodium: 520mg
Serving: 4
Potassium: 640mg