Description
Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, flavorful slow-cooked dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich sauce of heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for an easy yet impressive weeknight dinner, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality taste with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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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
- Prepare and sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear them for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. This step locks in flavor. Transfer the seared chicken to the crock pot.
- Cook the garlic and deglaze skillet: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the skillet, scraping up any browned bits to enhance the sauce’s flavor. Pour this mixture into the crock pot over the chicken.
- Add sauce ingredients: To the crock pot, add the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, dried oregano, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir gently to combine and coat the chicken evenly with the creamy sauce.
- Slow cook: Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 3 to 4 hours. The chicken will become tender and absorb the aromatic flavors of the sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, sprinkle chopped fresh basil or parsley over the chicken for a fresh, vibrant finish. Serve it alongside pasta, rice, or vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- Searing the chicken first enhances its flavor and texture but can be skipped for a quicker recipe.
- Use full-fat heavy cream for the richest sauce.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level or omit for a milder dish.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- Adding fresh sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil can increase richness but adjust olive oil accordingly.
