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Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken

Tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a rich, creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.33 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder on both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to slow cooker.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Add to slow cooker.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, oregano, and basil. Whisk until well combined.
  5. Pour the cream mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker. Ensure chicken is mostly covered by the liquid.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, until chicken is tender and cooked through.
  7. Check seasoning and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.

Notes

For extra flavor, sear the chicken before adding to slow cooker. The cream sauce can be thickened by simmering in a saucepan if needed. Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 4 days.