Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe

chicken breast covered in sauce on a plate next to a salad

Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe

This Crockpot Marry Me Chicken lets slow cooker do the work! Tender chicken in creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with Parmesan. Fancy dish that even kids love, perfect busy weeknight!

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Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 3

Total Time: 3 10

Servings:

Author: Jennifer Stewart

Equipment

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
4 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons cornstarch
¾ cup chicken broth
¾ cup heavy cream
⅔ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped or sliced thin
½ cup Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
In a large, oven safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts and cook for roughly 5 minutes on one side to brown it. Flip and brown the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes.
Remove the chicken breasts and place in the slow cooker.
In a medium bowl, add the cornstarch, slow whisk in the chicken broth to make a slurry. Pouring the liquid into the cornstarch helps keep the lumps to a minimum.
Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, heavy cream, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Pour this mixture over the chicken.
Cover and cook on high for 2 ½ – 3 hours or on low for 5-6 hours.
When ready, stir in the parmesan cheese.
Serve with rice, angel hair pasta, or a mixed green salad.
Garnish with sliced fresh basil or chopped fresh parsley.

Notes

Brown the chicken first: Sear or brown it before transferring to the slow cooker for extra flavor and texture. It's optional but highly recommended.
Spice it up: Add cayenne pepper or more red pepper flakes for extra heat.
Protein options: Use chicken tenders, cutlets, or thighs instead of breasts.
Add vegetables: Sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach add color and more veggies.
Thicken sauce: Add a little cornstarch slurry at the end to thicken a thin sauce.
Fresh herbs: Garnish at the end of cooking with freshly chopped basil or parsley for color.
Stir in Parmesan at end: When you're ready to serve, stir in the Parmesan cheese. It adds tons more flavor and who doesn't love extra cheese?!?!

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