Description
This Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken recipe features tender, slow-cooked chicken breasts in a creamy, flavorful sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan. It's a one-pot dish that's easy to prepare and ideal for special occasions or simple weeknight dinners. The combination of rich flavors makes it irresistible, and it's a dish that just might make someone say, "Marry me!" Perfect with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese (grated)
- Sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- Garlic (minced)
- Italian seasoning
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken breasts until golden on both sides.
- Transfer chicken to the crock pot.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic, then add chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, and Parmesan. Stir until combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the crock pot.
- Cook on low for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is tender.
- Serve with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes, and garnish with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a pat of butter to the sauce before serving.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (low)
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg