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Crockpot Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken. A delicious, easy slow cooker meal using white wine, creamy Dijon mustard, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh herbs, and parmesan cheese. I even added in some vibrant fresh spinach for veggies and color. This slow-cooked chicken dinner is a hearty and delicious meal to come home to at the end of a busy day. Perfect for these long cold nights we’re all experiencing. This is also the easiest dinner to prepare, you simply can’t go wrong with this creamy sun-dried tomato chicken. Serve it with polenta, rice, or crusty bread.
As we start to get down to these final days leading up to Christmas, I am definitely focusing on recipes that don’t require much effort. Especially for dinner. I think between, brothers, cousins…and new nieces and nephews…we’ll have over 20 people staying with my parents this holiday. So easy needs to be the name of the game.
I’m not sure exactly when they all start arriving, but I know it’s soon after I get back from New York. With that in mind, I’m always looking for dinners that everyone will enjoy that are simple to prepare.
Like most of us, I love using the crockpot. But it’s essential when all of the family is in town. With so much always happening during the dinner time hour, it’s nice to just have something already cooking and not be working on multiple dishes on the stove.
This recipe is loosely inspired by my French wine and mustard chicken, but made with a few additions. Additions like sun-dried tomatoes and my homemade Italian seasoning mix. I think it’s even more flavorful this way!
This is perfect for this time when the days are chilly and the nights are their coldest. Especially when served over a plate of creamy polenta.
Here are the details
As you can imagine, this is really pretty straightforward. And as I always try to do, I’ve provided the crockpot, instant pot, and stove top directions.
I start with the sun-dried tomatoes. I love using a jar of oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes. Not only are the tomatoes delicious, but I also use the oil from the jar as well. The oil is seasoned, so it adds even more flavor. Just make sure it’s extra virgin olive oil.
Add the chicken to the crockpot, then rub it all over with shallots, garlic, my homemade Italian seasoning, paprika, and chili flakes. Then add the mustards. I like to use both a creamy Dijon and a grainy Dijon. I love using mustard in cream sauces, it always adds a rich creaminess to every sauce.
Then, pour over the wine, add a squeeze of lemon, and if you have one, a parmesan rind to add even more flavor.
At this point, just cover the crockpot and cook. You can speed things up by cooking on high, or go low and slow. Alternatively, you can use the instant pot, but I do prefer the crockpot method here.
When the chicken has cooked, pull it out and set it on a small sheet pan. Stir the cream into the sauce, then add the spinach and allow that to cook.
While the sauce is finishing up, I grab the reserved sun-dried tomato oil and drizzle it all over the chicken. Then throw the chicken under the broiler for a couple of minutes to crisp it up. This is totally optional, but I do think it adds to the dish.
And then I serve. I love serving this over bowls of cheesy polenta, it is DELISH. I always like to add some crusty bread too.
A very simple, easy-to-clean-up dinner with minimal hands-on time too!
Great for busy nights with out-of-town guests. Or just your average weeknight…it’s a great mix of hearty, creamy, and delicious!
Looking for other slow cooker meals? Here are a few ideas:
Slow Cooker Saucy Sunday Bolognese Pasta
Crockpot Creamy Coconut Chicken Tikka Masala
Slow Cooker Herbed Chicken and Rice Pilaf
Crockpot Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Bolognese
Lastly, if you make this Crockpot Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Crockpot Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken with Creamy Polenta
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 398 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) jar oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breast
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (see note)
- 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
- chili flakes
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon grainy dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese + the rind
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
Instructions
Crockpot
- 1. Drain 2 tablespoons of oil from the sun-dried tomato jar into the crockpot. Chop the sun-dried tomatoes and set aside.2. In the crockpot, rub the chicken with the shallot, garlic, Italian seasoning, and the mustards. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Add the sun-dried tomatoes. Pour over the wine. Add the lemon juice and parmesan rind (if using). Cover and cook on low for 2-4 hours or on high for 1-2 hours.2. Preheat the broiler to high. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place on a baking sheet.3. Crank the heat on the slow cooker to high. Stir in the cream, spinach, and parmesan.4. Rub the chicken with the reserved oil, then broil 2-5 minutes, until crisp. Serve the chicken and sauce over creamy polenta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Instant Pot
- 1. Drain 2 tablespoons of oil from the sun-dried tomato jar into the crockpot. Chop the sun-dried tomatoes and set aside.2. Set the instant pot to saute, rub the chicken with the oil, the shallot, garlic, Italian seasoning, and the mustards. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Add the chicken to the instant pot and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Add the sun-dried tomatoes. Pour over the wine. Add the lemon juice and parmesan rind (if using). Cover and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.3. Once done cooking, release the steam. Set the Instant pot to sauté. Stir in the cream, spinach, and parmesan.4. Serve the chicken and sauce over creamy polenta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Stove
- 1. Drain 2 tablespoons of oil from the sun-dried tomato jar into the crockpot. Chop the sun-dried tomatoes and set aside.2. Heat a large dutch oven over medium-high heat. Rub the chicken with the oil, the shallot, garlic, Italian seasoning, and the mustards. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Add the chicken to the pot and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Add the sun-dried tomatoes. Reduce the heat to medium. Pour in 3/4 cup wine. Add the lemon juice and parmesan rind (if using). Cover and cook 10-15 minutes.3. Stir in the cream, spinach, and parmesan.4. Serve the chicken and sauce over creamy polenta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Notes
Italian Seasoning: Mix 2 tablespoons dried basil, 2 tablespoons dried oregano, 2 teaspoons dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, and 1 teaspoon dried sage. Store in a sealed container.
This was DELICIOUS! We made it with quite a large portion of polenta, and next time I’ll also be sure to serve it with crusty bread too! Everything just worked so well together, and it’s so comforting and easy enough that my husband could make it when I was just too sick to cook today! Definitely a keeper!
Hi Kaley,
Fantastic!!🥗🌮 I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment, so glad to hear that it turned out well for you! xx
I made this on the stovetop and it was great! Surprisingly light, despite the heavy cream. I think the white wine and lemon juice helps balance out the richness of the dish. Served over polenta. Will make again!
Hi Wendy,
Happy Friday!!😎 I love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks for making it and your comment! xx
I absolutely love this recipe, I’ve made it almost a dozen times already.
Your Instagram account is amazing, I enjoy all your content and Oslo is the cutest!
Hey Danielle,
Happy Monday!! I am so glad to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks for making it! Thanks so much for your kind message:) xx
I want to make this for a group of 8 people. Can I double the recipe in the crockpot? Or do the other half in the instant pot? Thank you.
Hey Anne-Marie,
If your pot is large enough, you can double it in the crockpot! Let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love this recipe! xx
Hoping to make this recipe this week! We are dairy free in our house—what would you substitute for the heavy cream? Would coconut cream alter the flavor too much? We have a good dairy free Parmesan option. Thank you! Love all your recipes!
Hi Luisa,
You could use coconut cream or milk or another dairy free milk that you enjoy! I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xx
I’ve made this probably every other week since January. It’s that good and easy! Definitely a favorite.
Hey Dawn,
Happy Monday!! ☀️⛅️ I appreciate you making this recipe so often and sharing your comment, so glad to hear it always turns out well for you! xT
When does the smoked paprika get applied? Before broiling?
Hi Karen,
You’ll add the paprika in step 2:) Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love this recipe! xx
So good! Made it last week in the crockpot and making it again this week!
Is 1-2 hrs enough on high for 2lbs of chicken? Last time I kept it in longer, but curious for next time. Thanks!!
Hey Alissa,
Happy Monday!!🌴 I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your comment, so glad to hear it turned out well for you! Yes, that should be plenty of time:) xT
Delicious!! So easy to make and turned out SO flavorful. I served with plain jasmine rice but the flavors from the chicken with the sauce added everything it needed.
Hi Kristen,
Happy Friday!!☘️ Thanks a bunch for testing this recipe out and sharing your review, I’m so glad to hear it was delish! xx
Made this tonight and it was so good! Omg! Definitely will repeat!
Hey Rose,
Fantastic!!🌺 I love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you and thanks so much for making it! xT
Made with the crock pot and put over creamy mashed potatoes. very good!
Hey Katie,
Wonderful!! I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your feedback, so glad to hear it was a winner! Have a great Wednesday! xx
Hi!! Would it be possible to make this without the wine? I can’t add wine to my recipes for the moment 🙁 🙁
Thanks so much!!!
Hey Nyla,
Totally, just use broth in place of the wine:) Let me know if you give this dish a try, I hope you love it! xx
Hi! If I don’t have grainy Dijon, can I just use 2 of the regular Dijon mustard? Thanks
Hey Ann,
Totally, that will work well for you! Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love this recipe! xT
Delicious!!! I made the crockpot version and it was SO SO good! I’ll definitely be making this for company in the future. (For some reason, I couldn’t get polenta in my supermarket so I made mashed potatoes in place of the polenta; still delicious!)
Hey Leslie,
Happy Monday!! I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your review, so glad to hear it turned out well for you! xx
Made this tonight-crockpot method and it was so incredibly delicious!! So much flavor and it was a hit with everyone!! I will definitely make this again! Also, love ALL of your IG content-not just the
food/recipes 😊 thank you!
Hey Chris,
Amazing!! So glad to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks so much for making it! xT
Did you use chicken breasts or thighs?
Hey there,
I used a combo:) Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love this recipe! xx