Description
Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, flavorful slow-cooked chicken dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich sauce of heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. This comforting recipe is perfect for an easy dinner, requiring minimal hands-on time while delivering gourmet tastes finished with fresh basil or parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt and black pepper. Sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Once browned, transfer the chicken breasts to the crock pot.
- Prepare the Aromatic Base: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom. Pour this flavorful mixture into the crock pot over the chicken.
- Mix the Sauce Ingredients: Add the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, dried oregano, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using) into the crock pot. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients, ensuring the chicken breasts are well coated by the sauce.
- Slow Cook the Chicken: Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 3 to 4 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and tender to the touch.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, sprinkle freshly chopped basil or parsley over the chicken for a burst of fresh flavor. Serve this creamy Marry Me Chicken with pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables to complete the meal.
Notes
- Searing the chicken before slow cooking adds extra flavor and locks in moisture.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce, but the texture will be less rich.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level or omit for a milder dish.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stove or microwave.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the chicken broth and sun-dried tomatoes contain no gluten additives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
