Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken Recipe
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken. This slow-cooker recipe takes tender chicken breasts and bathes them in a luscious sauce loaded with Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasonings. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Chicken:
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce:
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (slurry for thickening)
fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Sear the Chicken: In a skillet, sear the chicken until golden but not fully cooked.
- Prepare the Sauce: Mix cream, broth, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, seasonings, and garlic.
- Cook in Crock Pot: Place chicken in the crock pot, pour sauce over, and cook on low for 3–4 hours.
- Thicken the Sauce: Add cornstarch slurry to thicken during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Serve: Garnish with herbs and enjoy over pasta, potatoes, or rice.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a splash of white wine to the sauce.
- Chicken thighs can be used for a juicier texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
