Description

Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken is a rich and flavorful slow-cooked dish featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Italian herbs. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner and pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasoning

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper, to taste
0.5 tsp garlic powder
0.5 tsp onion powder

Sauce Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
0.5 cup chicken broth
0.33 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil

Garnish and Optional

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to enhance the flavor before searing.
Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until they develop a golden brown crust. This step seals in juices and adds texture. Then, transfer the seared chicken to the slow cooker.
Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. Then, add the sautéed garlic to the slow cooker over the chicken.
Prepare the Cream Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, chicken broth, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, and dried basil until fully combined and smooth.
Combine and Cook: Pour the prepared cream sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, making sure the chicken is mostly covered by the liquid. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Adjust Seasoning: Once cooked, taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper as needed. If you prefer some heat, stir in red pepper flakes now.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish before serving. Serve the creamy chicken over your choice of pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Notes

Searing the chicken before slow cooking ensures better flavor and texture.
If you don’t have sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers can be a good substitute.
For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, though the sauce will be less rich.
The dish pairs well with a simple green salad for a complete meal.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4-5 hours (LOW) or 2-3 hours (HIGH)
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired

Keywords: Crock Pot Chicken, Slow Cooker Chicken, Creamy Chicken Recipe, Marry Me Chicken, Easy Dinner, Comfort Food, Italian Chicken