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Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe Creamy and Irresistible

Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe

Rebecca Blumer
Creamy, garlicky, sun-dried tomato chicken slow-cooked to perfection. Toss everything into your crockpot, walk away, and return to a restaurant-level dish that steals the spotlight with zero stress.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian-Inspired
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 465 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Skillet

Ingredients
 

  • 2.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs for extra tenderness
  • 1.5 tsp kosher salt divided
  • 1 tsp black pepper divided
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed, chopped, drained lightly
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional, for mild heat
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for optional searing

Instructions
 

  • Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp pepper.
  • (Optional) Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 2 minutes per side until golden, not cooked through.
  • Place chicken in slow cooker. Add garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and remaining salt and pepper.
  • Pour in chicken broth and dot with butter. Cover and cook on Low 3.5–4.5 hours or High 2–3 hours, until chicken is tender.
  • Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Cover and cook on Low another 20–30 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  • Shred chicken into chunks or leave whole. Stir in fresh basil. Adjust salt, pepper, and heat as needed.
  • Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice. Garnish with extra Parmesan and basil.

Notes

For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half plus 2 oz cream cheese. Add mushrooms or spinach for extra veggies. Store leftovers up to 4 days refrigerated or 2 months frozen.

Nutrition

Calories: 465kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 42gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 790mgPotassium: 870mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 280mgIron: 1.7mg
Keyword Chicken, Comfort Food, Slow Cooker
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