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Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken

Tender chicken in a creamy sun-dried tomato and Parmesan sauce, perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and seasonings
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
Creamy sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium if desired)
  • 1 cup heavy cream See substitutions below
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, julienned Drain and reserve oil if you want extra flavor
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional) To add heat
Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add the chicken. Sear until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to the crock pot.
  3. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the pan. Stir to combine.
  5. Add the julienned sun-dried tomatoes, grated Parmesan, oregano, thyme, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Stir until the Parmesan begins to melt into the sauce.
  6. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken in the crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is tender.
  7. Garnish with chopped fresh basil and serve immediately.

Notes

For a lighter option, replace heavy cream with half-and-half or use Greek yogurt stirred in off-heat to avoid curdling. You can use boneless skinless thighs instead of breasts for richer flavor. Ensure safety by thawing chicken before cooking in the crock pot.