Crock Pot Chicken in Creamy Chive Sauce
Transform dinner into a gourmet experience with this Crock Pot Chicken in Creamy Chive Sauce, an irresistible blend of tender chicken and a rich, velvety sauce infused with fresh chives. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant entertaining, this comforting recipe combines the convenience of slow-cooking with the indulgent flavors of cream cheese, heavy cream, and aromatic garlic. A quick sear locks in flavor before the chicken simmers in the crock pot, soaking up a luxurious sauce that thickens to perfection with a cornstarch slurry. Ideal for serving over fluffy rice, creamy mashed potatoes, or crisp steamed vegetables, this dish is as versatile as it is delicious. Whether you're feeding family or impressing guests, this creamy and herbaceous masterpiece is sure to leave everyone asking for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cups chicken broth
- 1 cups heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown (do not cook fully). This step adds flavor to the dish.
Transfer the chicken breasts to the crock pot.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, heavy cream, and softened cream cheese until smooth. Pour this mixture over the chicken in the crock pot.
Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 4-5 hours or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
When the cooking time is almost complete, prepare the cornstarch slurry by mixing the cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth.
Remove the chicken from the crock pot and keep warm. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce in the crock pot and cook on high for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
Stir in the chopped chives and return the chicken to the crock pot, spooning the sauce over the top.
Serve the chicken with the creamy chive sauce over cooked rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables. Garnish with additional chopped chives if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2615 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.8 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.9 g | 465% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1019 mg | 340% | |
| Sodium | 3886 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.8 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 227.3 g | 455% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 232 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2157 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
