Creamy Marry Me Chicken Crockpot Recipe Easy and Perfect for Dinner
A creamy, fuss-free crockpot chicken recipe featuring sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and herbs in a luscious cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners with family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 5 hours (low) or 2 to 3 hours (high)
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 5 hours 10 minutes (low) or 2 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 to 2 pounds / 680-900g)
- 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil preferred)
- 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (120ml)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (50g)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter (28g), melted
- A handful of fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Trim any excess fat from chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels.
- Place chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper evenly over the chicken.
- Scatter minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes over the chicken.
- In a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream, chicken broth, and melted butter.
- Pour the cream mixture evenly over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours until chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken and stir gently to combine. Recover and cook until cheese melts and sauce thickens slightly.
- Once done, stir gently, taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain steady heat. If sauce is watery, stir in a teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with cold water and cook on high for 10 more minutes. Optional browning of chicken adds flavor but is not required. Use full-fat dairy for best texture. Check chicken early if your slow cooker runs hot to avoid overcooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 450500
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 0.6
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 0.18
- Carbohydrates: 46
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 40
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