Crockpot Marry Me Chicken
Crockpot Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, dreamy slow cooker dinner featuring tender chicken breasts in a rich sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and parmesan. It’s an easy, hands-off meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours (LOW) or 2-3 hours (HIGH)
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (LOW) or 2 hours 15 minutes (HIGH)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional, for browning)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed preferred, patted dry)
- 1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- Optional: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden. (No need to cook through.)
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes over the top.
- In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, until chicken is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- Remove chicken breasts and set aside. Stir the sauce in the slow cooker. If too thin, cook uncovered on HIGH for 10-15 minutes to thicken. For a smooth sauce, use an immersion blender to puree the sun-dried tomatoes into the sauce (optional).
- Return chicken to the sauce, spooning sauce over the top. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, brown the chicken before slow cooking. If the sauce is too thin, cook uncovered on HIGH for 10-15 minutes or stir in a cornstarch slurry. For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream and nutritional yeast. This recipe is naturally gluten-free—just check your broth and parmesan. Leftovers keep well and the sauce is great over pasta or veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 21
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 28
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