Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe
Crockpot Marry Me Chicken slow cooks chicken breasts in a creamy herb and sun-dried tomato sauce, creating a savory and indulgent dish perfect for special occasions. This dish pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 8 basil leaves, julienned
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the chicken for 4 minutes on each side. Transfer chicken to the crockpot.
- Prepare the sauce: Saute garlic in the pan for 1 minute, then deglaze with chicken broth. In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream and cornstarch. Add the slurry to the pan and simmer for 2 minutes. Pour the mixture into the crockpot.
- Combine ingredients: Add sun-dried tomatoes, thyme, and red pepper flakes to the crockpot.
- Cook in the crockpot: Set the crockpot to low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 412 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 158mg
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