Description
Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken is a creamy and flavorful dish that is sure to impress. Tender chicken breasts are cooked in a decadent sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese, creating a rich and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet and lightly brown the chicken breasts.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, mix together heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Crock Pot Assembly: Place the seared chicken in the crock pot and pour the sauce over it.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve: Before serving, spoon the sauce over the chicken and garnish with basil or parsley. Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, remove the lid in the last 30 minutes of cooking or stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water).
- You can use boneless thighs for a juicier result.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
