Description
Crockpot Marry Me Chicken slow-cooks tender chicken in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce with garlic and Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, roughly chopped (save 1 tablespoon of the jar oil)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons cold water, for thickening
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken generously with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning on both sides. Place in a single layer in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl. Pour over the seasoned chicken. Scatter the chopped sun-dried tomatoes evenly over the top — do not stir.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours. Do not lift the lid during cooking. Chicken is done at 165°F and shreds apart easily.
- Whisk the cornstarch and cold water together until completely smooth. Stir the slurry into the hot sauce in the slow cooker. Replace the lid and cook on HIGH for 20 to 30 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan and let it melt into the sauce for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the 1 tablespoon of reserved sun-dried tomato jar oil. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes before serving.
- Shred or slice the chicken and return it to the sauce. Spoon over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice. Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with pasta or rice.
- Adjust the spice level by modifying red pepper flakes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Crockpot Marry Me Chicken, slow cooker chicken recipe, creamy chicken dish