Description
Dump & Go Crockpot Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, flavorful slow-cooked chicken dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich sauce made of heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or crusty bread for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Add-ins & Garnish
- ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained)
- 2 tbsp butter
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides to enhance their flavor before cooking.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, and optional red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Assemble in Crockpot: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the crockpot and pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken.
- Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Sprinkle the drained chopped sun-dried tomatoes over the top of the chicken and sauce to add bursts of tangy sweetness.
- Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or on HIGH for 2 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Finish with Butter: During the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the butter and gently stir it into the sauce for added richness.
- Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, garnish with fresh basil or parsley. Serve your Marry Me Chicken with rice, pasta, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for extra juiciness and richer flavor.
- Add fresh spinach during the last 15 minutes of cooking to include a healthy vegetable boost.
- Leftovers keep well for up to 3 days stored in the refrigerator or up to 2 months in the freezer when properly sealed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours (HIGH) or 4 hours (LOW)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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