Description
This Marry Me Chicken Crock Pot recipe is creamy, indulgent, and effortlessly comforting. Perfect for busy weeknights or special weekend dinners, it combines tender chicken breasts with a garlic-parmesan cream sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs. The slow cooker does all the work, leaving you with a dish that tastes like it took hours to prepare, but requires minimal effort. The sauce is silky, the flavors are rich, and every bite is a little bit indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Brown chicken in a skillet for extra flavor, then place in the slow cooker.
- Sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes in the skillet for one minute.
- Add chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan to the skillet. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over chicken in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle with extra Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Browning chicken first enhances flavor.
- Fresh Parmesan melts better than pre-grated.
- Thicken sauce on the stove if desired.
- Adjust seasoning at the end for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15–20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3–4 hours on high / 6–7 hours on low
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg