Description
This Dump & Go Crockpot Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, flavorful slow-cooked chicken dish made with boneless skinless chicken breasts simmered in a rich sauce of heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal, it requires minimal prep and yields tender, juicy chicken that pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or bread.
Ingredients
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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 the chicken: Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring even coverage for flavor.
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using) until fully combined.
- Assemble in the crockpot: Place the seasoned chicken breasts into the crockpot. Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken breasts, then sprinkle the chopped sun-dried tomatoes on top.
- Slow cook the chicken: Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or on HIGH for 2 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Add butter and stir: During the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the butter to the crockpot and gently stir to incorporate it into the sauce, enhancing richness.
- Garnish and serve: Once cooked, garnish with fresh basil or parsley. Serve the creamy chicken with sides like rice, pasta, or bread for a complete meal.
Notes
- For a juicier option, substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs.
- Add fresh spinach during the last 15 minutes of cooking to include a nutritious vegetable boost.
- Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in the refrigerator or frozen for 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
