Description
Indulge in the creamy and flavorful delight of Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken. This slow cooker recipe features tender chicken breasts smothered in a luscious sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, sear the chicken in olive oil until lightly golden.
- Prepare Sauce: Whisk together heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook in Crock Pot: Place chicken in crock pot, pour sauce over it, and cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours.
- Thicken Sauce: If desired, mix cornstarch with water and stir into the sauce during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Serve: Spoon creamy sauce over chicken, garnish with herbs, and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
- Chicken thighs can be used for a more flavorful variation.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully for a delicious next-day meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
