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Top-down view of an oval ceramic slow cooker filled with shredded white meat chicken in a light creamy sauce with red peppers, green peas, and yellow corn. (Summer Crockpot Recipes)
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Summer Crockpot Recipes: Creamy Shredded Chicken with Garden Vegetables

Experience the ultimate Summer Crockpot Recipe with tender shredded chicken in a glossy white sauce, packed with vibrant red peppers, sweet corn, and garden peas. A light, high-protein meal that won't heat up your kitchen!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 345
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Recipe Ingredients
  • 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts 900g, white meat
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth 240ml
  • 2 medium Red Bell Peppers 300g, sliced thin
  • 1 cup Green Garden Peas 150g, fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Yellow Sweet Corn Kernels 175g
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream 120ml
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese 115g, softened
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley 15g, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt 6g
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper 1g
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder 2g
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder 3g

Equipment

  • 1 6-quart Slow Cooker Oval ceramic model preferred
  • 1 Chef's Knife For precision vegetable slicing

Method
 

Slow Cooking & Shredding
  1. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and coat with salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder. Pour broth around the edges.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours until chicken is tender and moist.
  3. Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Set aside.
Finishing the Dish
  1. Whisk heavy cream and cream cheese into the hot liquid in the slow cooker until glossy and smooth.
  2. Return chicken to the pot. Stir in sliced red peppers, peas, and corn. Cook on LOW for 30 more minutes.
  3. Sprinkle with finely chopped fresh parsley just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcalProtein: 32gFat: 18gFiber: 3g

Notes

Use the LOW setting to ensure the white meat stays moist and tender.
Add vegetables at the very end to maintain their vibrant colors and crisp texture.
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