Creamy Crockpot Marry Me Chicken
This creamy crockpot marry me chicken recipe features tender chicken cooked in a rich sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, cream, and parmesan cheese. It's an easy and delicious meal perfect for a cozy night in.
Equipment
- slow cooker
- large skillet
- medium bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5-2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and thinly sliced
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly golden, then transfer it to the slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the broth mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker, cover, and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or on HIGH for 2-2.5 hours, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Once cooked, you can remove and shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces and return it to the slow cooker, or leave it whole.
- Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, then continue to cook for another 15-20 minutes on LOW until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, then garnish generously with fresh chopped basil before serving.
Notes
For best results, browning the chicken before slow cooking adds a deeper flavor. Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level. Serve over pasta, rice, or with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.