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Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken

Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken
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Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, savory slow cooker dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a luscious sauce made with heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, garlic, and herbs. This easy recipe requires minimal prep and hands-on time, making it perfect for stress-free weeknight dinners that impress family and guests alike.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Sauce and Flavorings

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (preferably packed in oil), chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Optional: fresh thyme or Italian herbs for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning to infuse flavor throughout the meat.
  2. Layer ingredients in the slow cooker: Place the seasoned chicken breasts at the bottom of your Crock Pot. Add minced garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and sprinkle red pepper flakes evenly over the top.
  3. Mix the sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, chicken broth, and grated Parmesan cheese until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  4. Pour sauce and cook: Pour the creamy sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  5. Finish and serve: Once cooking is complete, check the sauce consistency. Adjust seasoning if needed. For a thicker sauce, stir in a cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) and cook on high for an additional 15 minutes. Serve garnished with fresh parsley or basil if desired.

Notes

  • Use room temperature chicken for more even cooking and better flavor absorption.
  • For deeper flavor, quickly brown the chicken breasts in a hot pan before placing them in the slow cooker.
  • If your slow cooker evaporates liquids quickly, add extra chicken broth or heavy cream as needed during cooking.
  • Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil give a richer flavor and better sauce texture.
  • Check sauce thickness near the end of cooking and adjust with cornstarch slurry if necessary.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten-free but verify labels on broth and seasoning if strict gluten avoidance is needed.

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