Description
This Dump & Go Crockpot Marry Me Chicken recipe is a creamy, flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich sauce of chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes. Easy to prepare and perfect for slow cooker meals, it’s ideal served with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained)
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides to enhance flavor before cooking.
- Mix Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Assemble in Crockpot: Place the seasoned chicken breasts into the crockpot, then pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken.
- Add Tomatoes: Sprinkle the chopped, drained sun-dried tomatoes evenly over the chicken and sauce mixture for an added burst of flavor.
- Cook: Cover and cook on LOW setting for 4 hours or on HIGH setting for 2 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Add Butter: About 30 minutes before the end of cooking, add the butter to the crockpot and gently stir to combine it into the sauce for a richer texture.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, garnish the dish with fresh basil or parsley. Serve hot alongside rice, pasta, or bread for a complete meal.
Notes
- Substitute chicken thighs for the breasts if you prefer a juicier and more flavorful option.
- Add fresh spinach during the last 15 minutes of cooking to incorporate extra vegetables into the dish.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
