Description
This classic Crockpot Marry Me Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts cooked slowly in a creamy, sun-dried tomato-infused sauce. With a rich blend of Italian seasonings, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, it’s an effortless and comforting meal perfect for busy days. Serve it over angel hair pasta or spaghetti squash for a full Italian-inspired dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- Cooking spray
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ¼ lbs)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced (1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (drain, if packed in oil), chopped
Slow Cooker Sauce
- 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional for Serving
- Hot, cooked angel hair pasta or cooked and shredded spaghetti squash
- Fresh basil leaves
- Additional Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Sear the chicken: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and preheat. Spray the pan with cooking spray then add the olive oil. When the oil shimmers, add the chicken breasts and cook for 2-3 minutes until each side is nicely browned but not cooked through, just searing the outside.
- Prepare slow cooker base: While the chicken is browning, combine chicken broth and cornstarch at the bottom of the slow cooker. Whisk thoroughly until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and the mixture is lump-free.
- Add seasonings: Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper into the broth mixture. Whisk again to evenly distribute the spices.
- Place chicken in slow cooker: Add the seared chicken breasts to the slow cooker, turning to coat them fully with the broth and seasoning mixture.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes: Sprinkle the chopped sun-dried tomatoes evenly over the chicken breasts in the cooker.
- Slow cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on the low setting for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender.
- Make the creamy sauce: Carefully remove the chicken breasts and place them on a plate. Add the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese into the slow cooker liquid and stir well until smooth and combined.
- Coat chicken with sauce: Return the chicken breasts to the slow cooker and turn them several times, coating evenly with the creamy sauce.
- Serve: Serve the chicken breasts topped with sauce, garnished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan cheese, alongside cooked angel hair pasta or shredded spaghetti squash.
Notes
- This fuss-free Marry Me Chicken recipe is a simple take on the classic Italian-American dish, combining tender chicken and a creamy, sun-dried tomato-infused sauce.
- Be sure to sear the chicken only until browned—not fully cooked—to keep it moist and tender during slow cooking.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste, especially the salt, since Parmesan cheese adds its own salty flavor.
- For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a dairy-free cream alternative.
- Serving the dish over pasta or spaghetti squash helps soak up the delicious sauce and completes the meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the chicken and sauce
- Calories: 346
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 745 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
