Creamy Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken
A rich and creamy slow cooker chicken dish with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, perfect for easy, cozy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours (low) or 2-3 hours (high)
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes (low) or 2 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6–8 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil)
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- A handful fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Pat dry chicken breasts and season both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown but not cooked through.
- Transfer seared chicken breasts to the slow cooker base.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and stir for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping the skillet bottom to loosen browned bits.
- Stir in heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, dried Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Simmer sauce gently for 3-4 minutes until cheese melts and sauce thickens slightly.
- Ladle sauce over chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring they are well covered.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until chicken is fork-tender and sauce thickens.
- About 10 minutes before serving, stir in chopped fresh basil leaves.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm over pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
Searing the chicken before slow cooking enhances flavor and moisture. Avoid boiling the sauce vigorously to prevent curdling. Use fresh basil at the end for best flavor and color. If sauce is too thin, thicken with cornstarch slurry; if too thick, add chicken broth to loosen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One chicken breast w
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
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