Crockpot Marry Me Chicken: A Love-at-First-Bite Recipe!
Crockpot Marry Me Chicken is a delicious, creamy chicken dish that is perfect for romantic dinners or special occasions. The tender chicken is cooked in a rich sauce of chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, making it irresistible.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on LOW or 2 hours on HIGH
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes or 2 hours 10 minutes (depending on cooking method)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Fresh basil or fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the crockpot and pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken.
- Scatter chopped sun-dried tomatoes over the chicken and sauce.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Add butter to the crockpot during the last 30 minutes of cooking and gently stir to combine.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley just before serving. Serve hot with rice, pasta, or crusty bread if desired.
Notes
- For a lower calorie version, substitute heavy cream with a lighter alternative.
- Serve with your choice of sides like rice, pasta, or a green salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 110mg