Crockpot Marry Me Chicken
A creamy, tender chicken dish simmered with sun-dried tomatoes and garlic, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 210 minutes
- Total Time: 220 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil (drained and chopped)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel.
- Mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken breasts.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the bottom of your 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes on top of the chicken.
- Pour the chicken broth around the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks or remove it to shred and return it.
- Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and the cheese has completely melted.
- Turn off the slow cooker and mix in the fresh basil. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes for the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Serve over mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the sauce. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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