Description
This Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken is a creamy and flavorful dish that will win over anyone who tries it. Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a rich sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and herbs, creating a luxurious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Sear the Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, sear the chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly browned. Transfer the chicken to the crock pot.
- Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Pour over the chicken in the crock pot and add butter.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Finish and Serve: Before serving, stir the sauce gently, garnish with basil or parsley, and enjoy over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice to soak up the creamy sauce.
- You can use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- To thicken the sauce, remove the lid during the last 20 minutes of cooking or stir in a cornstarch slurry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
