Description
This Crockpot Marry Me Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy, sun-dried tomato sauce with Italian seasoning for a fuss-free, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Cooking spray
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ¼ lbs)
1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons cornstarch
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 packed in oil, drained and chopped
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 and more Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Mist with cooking spray, then add the olive oil. When the oil shimmers, add the chicken breasts and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until browned (do not cook through).
2. While the chicken browns, add the broth and cornstarch to the slow cooker. Whisk well until smooth.
3. Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper; whisk again.
4. Transfer the seared chicken breasts to the slow cooker, turning once to coat with the broth mixture.
5. Sprinkle chopped sun-dried tomatoes over the chicken.
6. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked.
7. Remove chicken to a plate. Stir heavy cream and Parmesan cheese into the slow cooker liquid until incorporated.
8. Return chicken to the slow cooker, turning to coat in the sauce.
9. Serve with sauce ladled over top, garnished with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese, over pasta or spaghetti squash if desired.
Notes
Possible substitutions:
– May use 6-8 boneless skinless chicken thighs in place of the chicken breasts.
– May substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream. For a dairy-free version, use a plant-based vegan whipping cream such as Califia Farms, Silk, or Country Crock.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours on low
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of chicken and sauce
- Calories: 346
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 745 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg