Description
Crockpot Marry Me Chicken is a tender, creamy, and flavorful slow-cooked chicken dish featuring juicy chicken breasts in a rich sun-dried tomato cream sauce. This easy, crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and special occasions alike, promising melt-in-your-mouth chicken that’s impossible to resist!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
- 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), drained and chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
To Finish
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season and Sear the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown (not cooked through). This step locks in flavor, but you can skip it for extra convenience.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using) until combined.
- Assemble in the Crockpot: Place seared chicken breasts in the bottom of your crockpot. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and tender. Avoid overcooking to keep the chicken juicy and tender.
- Thicken the Sauce (Optional): If you like a thicker sauce, mix 2 teaspoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir into the crockpot during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Let it simmer with the lid slightly ajar.
- Serve: Sprinkle chopped basil or parsley over the cooked chicken. Serve hot over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to mop up the sauce.
Notes
- You can substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Skip searing the chicken for an even quicker prep, though searing adds extra flavor and texture.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- The sauce thickens as it cools; add a splash of broth to loosen it if reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
