Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe
This Crockpot Marry Me Chicken recipe is a creamy, flavorful dish that is sure to win hearts at the dinner table. Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a rich Parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes for a burst of Mediterranean flavor.
- Author: rami
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (on low) or 2 hours 15 minutes (on high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce:
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
Additional:
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides and set aside.
- Create the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch until smooth. Then add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using), and whisk until well combined.
- Assemble the Crockpot: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, making sure the breasts are fully coated.
- Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Sprinkle the chopped sun-dried tomatoes over the top of the chicken and sauce.
- Cook: Set the crockpot to low and cook for 4 hours, or high for 2 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Finish with Butter: In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the butter to the crockpot, stirring it into the sauce as it melts.
- Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped basil or parsley if desired, and serve the chicken with a generous spoonful of sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Crockpot Marry Me Chicken, Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe, Parmesan Cream Chicken