Tangy, sweet, smoky…these are just a few of the words used to describe the unique flavor of sun dried tomatoes. Personally, tangy is the first adjective to come to mind. While we may not all agree on the best way to describe its flavor, we can surely agree that this Italian, sun dried tomato flavor is distinctive and delicious. Especially when combined with chicken.

This creamy, crockpot chicken recipe is an incredibly simple, time-saving way to get the distinctive, mouthwatering flavor of sun dried tomato chicken without spending hours in the kitchen. This recipe only requires 10-15 minutes of prep time then you will simply let it cook in the crockpot.

This creamy chicken recipe provides 8 servings so it is a great choice as a weeknight meal for a larger family or even a small gathering. If you enjoy meal prep, make this high protein chicken recipe at the beginning of the week. Then, depending on the size of your family, you can stretch it into one or several meals later in the week. You can also freeze this recipe for up to 3 months.

What You Will Love About This Recipe

• Easy. This recipe only requires a couple simple steps before cooking in the slow cooker. Since it is a slow cooker recipe, there is minimal clean up required!
• Family-friendly. This recipe provides 8 servings so it is a great choice for a family dinner and you will still likely have some leftovers!
• Meal-prep. This is a great meal prep choice that you can either prepare ahead of time and freeze or make at the beginning of the week and stretch into multiple meals.

How to Make Slow Cooker Sun Dried Tomato Chicken

In addition to the ingredients listed above, you will need a small sauce pan, cooking spray, and a slow cooker (4-quart or larger) for this recipe. You can follow our step-by-step instructions below for the best results. Scroll to the bottom of the page for the printable recipe card with all the ingredients and exact amounts.

Season the chicken

Spray the inside of a 4-quart crock pot with cooking spray. Then place the chicken in the bottom of the dish and top with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, and sun-dried tomatoes. 

Make the Alfredo sauce

Melt the butter in a small saucepan or skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and saute for about 30 seconds. Add the white wine and allow the wine to simmer and reduce by half. This step takes about 5 minutes. Once the wine is reduced, add the heavy cream and parmesan and stir well. Allow the alfredo sauce to simmer for 5 minutes until it has thickened. 

Cook the chicken

Pour the sauce over the chicken and place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook the chicken on low up to 8 hours or on high up to 3 hours. (Remember, the cooking time in crock pots can vary tremendously. If your slow cooker runs high (brings things to a simmer on low) you will want to stick to a cooking time of no more than 5-6 hours.)

What to Serve with this Crock Pot Tuscan Chicken Recipe

• Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts– Only 7 simple ingredients and about 15 minutes are needed for this versatile, healthy recipe. 
• Italian Baked Mushrooms– These mushrooms are smothered in a delicious butter, garlic, and herb sauce! This is the perfect easy, low-carb side dish recipe!
• Keto Dinner Rolls– These dinner rolls are perfectly soft and fluffy, you would never guess they are low carb! This homemade bread recipe is the perfect addition to your dinner table and only takes 30 minutes.
• Keto Three Cheese Biscuits– Each cheesy low carb biscuit is loaded with sharp cheddar, mozzarella and fresh basil for just 2 net carbs each!  
• Parmesan Cauliflower– This delicious Air Fryer Parmesan Cauliflower is tossed in a delicious garlic parmesan sauce and cooked to crispy perfection! Just 4 net carbs for a full cup of this buttery side dish.
• Cauliflower Risotto– This delicious cauliflower rice risotto is made with parmesan, cream cheese and piled high with seasonings! This one pan meal is low carb, gluten free and ready in under 30 minutes!

Sun Dried Tomato Chicken FAQ

Other Slow Cooker Recipes

• Ginger Garlic Pork Tenderloin
• Crack Chicken
• Crock Pot Ribs
• Cajun Chicken
• Buffalo Chicken

Yield: 8

Crock Pot Sun Dried Tomato Chicken

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This Crock Pot Sun Dried Tomato Chicken is a rich, creamy slow cooker chicken recipe that is packed full of flavor. It is a family-friendly meal that provides 8 servings in just a few simple steps!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 8 hours

Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon EACH garlic powder, paprika
• 3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter, divided
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan

Instructions

1. Spray the inside of a 4-quart crock pot with cooking spray.
2. Place the chicken in the bottom of the dish and top with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, and sun-dried tomatoes.
3. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and saute for about 30 seconds. Add the white wine and allow the wine to simmer and reduce by half. This step takes about 5 minutes.
4. When the wine is reduced, add the heavy cream and parmesan and stir well. Allow the alfredo sauce to simmer for 5 minutes until it has thickened.
5. Pour the sauce over the chicken and place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook the chicken on low up to 8 hours or on high up to 3 hours. (Remember, the cooking time in crock pots can vary tremendously. If your slow cooker runs high (brings things to a simmer on low) you will want to stick to a cooking time of no more than 5-6 hours. )

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

4 ounces chicken breast + 1/4 cup cream sauce
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 429Total Fat: 19gCholesterol: 205mgSodium: 279mgCarbohydrates: 3.7gNet Carbohydrates: 3.1gFiber: 0.6gProtein: 42g

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Instant Pot Italian Pork

This Instant Pot Pulled Pork is going to become one of your favorite, and easiest, weeknight meals! By using the pressure cooker, you can produce a tender, juicy Boston Butt in only an hour! I love this meal because it’s fantastic for keto meal prepping, and it also makes amazing leftovers! Serve with cauliflower rice one night, and then the next night you can make Keto Nachos or use Zucchini Tortillas or a low carb wrap for a delicious quick meal!

This easy pulled pork recipe is so simple to prepare while still being full of flavor! A generous serving of pork is thoroughly seasoned and then seared, to give you that delicious crispy outer layer. The pork is then cooked with tomatoes, garlic, celery, onion and white wine. You can even use the leftover sauce as an amazing homemade marinara!

The best part- a large serving of this delicious pork is only 1.5 net carbs! This keto dinner recipe is going to become a regular on your menu- everyone in the family will enjoy this meal!

What is Boston Butt?

A Boston Butt is also known as a pork shoulder or pork butt. This cut is made from the pig’s front shoulder and is heavily marbled. This means that the cut has a large portion of fat in it, which means flavor! This cut is also less prone to being dry, due to the amount of marbling.

Ingredients in Boston Butt recipe

As always, here is a quick overview of the ingredients used in our Instant Pot Pulled Pork. For the complete recipe, just scroll to the bottom of the page.

• Boston Butt- fat trimmed
• Seasonings- whole heads of garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, kosher salt
• Vegetables- chopped onion, celery, pepperocini peppers, crushed tomatoes
• White wine- or a white cooking wine

How to cook a Boston Butt

You can make this easy pulled pork recipe with only 3 easy steps!

1. Combine the spices. Rub over the trimmed meat. Set in Instant Pot the saute function and add olive oil. Sear the pork on each side and remove.
2. Add the vegetables to the Instant Pot and saute. Add the tomatoes and wine and scrape the bottom of the pan. Add the pork back to the Instant Pot and pressure cook for 15 minutes per pound- I cooked mine for 60 minutes, since I had a 4 pound Boston Butt.
3. Allow the machine to manually release the pressure for 15 minutes. Shred the pork and drizzle with the leftover juice. Broil until the ends are crispy, add salt and pepper and serve!

Is this pulled pork recipe good for keto meal prep?

This keto pork recipe is perfect for meal prepping! Since there is a large bit of fat retained in the meat, it will not dry out easily, which means it can be warmed without getting too dry. You can prepare this Instant Pot pulled pork on a Sunday and bring it for your lunches for the week! This pork will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Can I freeze this easy keto dinner recipe?

Absolutely! To freeze, allow to cool completely, then freeze in a freezer bag. Don’t forget to add the sauce so your meat stays nice and juicy! You can divide your meat into individual portions, so when you’re ready to warm it you already have it separated. To reheat, allow the meat to come to room temperature and then warm in the microwave or in a baking dish in the oven. Right before serving, broil the meat 2-3 minutes and add more sauce.

Tips for the best keto pulled pork

• If you are preparing for meal prep, I recommend waiting to broil until you are ready to serve. You don’t want to broil it twice, as it could dry out the meat.
• Use an immersion blender to make an amazing homemade marinara sauce with the leftover juice!
• Add juice before serving, and store it with the leftover sauce on top. That way, your meat stays tender!

What should I serve with this Instant Pot Pulled Pork?

Try Roasted Cauliflower, Zucchini Fritters or Cheddar Roasted Broccoli for some kid-friendly sides! For dessert, try No Bake Cheesecake or the best Peanut Butter Pie!

More easy keto dinner ideas

• Grilled Shrimp
• Air Fryer Green Beans and Smoked Sausage
• Chicken Fajita Casserole
• Egg Roll in a Bowl

Yield: 10

Instant Pot Pulled Pork

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You will love this Instant Pot Pulled Pork! Savory Boston Butt is seasoned with a delicious tomato and white wine sauce all for under 2 net carbs! This easy dinner recipe is perfect for sandwiches, wraps or keto meal prep!

Cook Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

Italian Pork

• 4 pound Boston Butt, fat trimmed
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon EACH of kosher salt, onion powder, garlic powder and black pepper

For the Tomato Sauce

• 1 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 2 whole heads of garlic
• 1 (15 ounce) can of crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup pepperocini peppers

Instructions

1. Combine the spices and set aside. Trim the fat from the pork and rub the spices over the meat. Turn the saute function on on your Instant Pot and add enough olive oil to lightly coat the bottom of the skillet. Sear the pork on each side until golden brown. Remove from the Instant Pot and set aside.
2. Add the onion, celery and garlic to the Instant Pot. Saute for 2-3 minutes. Next, add the tomatoes and wine. Scrape the bottom to deglaze the pan.
3. Add your pork back to the Instant Pot and secure the lid. Pressure cook 15 minutes per pound (60 minutes for a 4 pound butt).
4. When the cooking has ended, let the machine manually release pressure for 15 minutes.
5. Shred your pork, drizzle with a little bit of the juice and broil until the ends are crispy, but be sure to watch closely. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

You can use the leftover juice from the Instant Pot as a marinara sauce. Just blend with an immersion blender.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10

Serving Size:

3/4 cup meat + 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 230Total Fat: 9.8gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 424mgCarbohydrates: 1.9gNet Carbohydrates: 1.5gFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.6gProtein: 33g

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