Crockpot Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken with Creamy Polenta

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 2 hours 15 minutes

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

Directions

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.

Nutrition

• Calories: 398 kcal