Description
This Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken recipe is a creamy and flavorful dish that is perfect for an easy weeknight meal or a special occasion. Tender chicken cooked in a rich sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil will surely win over your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped, plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Coat the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sear the chicken: Brown the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Prepare the sauce: Saute garlic, add chicken broth, cream, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and seasonings. Pour over chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Finish: Stir in fresh basil before serving. Garnish with more basil and Parmesan.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice.
- For a richer sauce, add cream cheese.
- Shred chicken and mix back into sauce for a different presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
