Description
Dump & Go Crockpot Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich sauce of heavy cream, Parmesan, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes. Perfect for a simple yet impressive meal, it requires minimal prep and cooks hands-free in the crockpot.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
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)
- 2 tbsp butter
Garnish
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper to taste to enhance flavor.
- Prepare Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, and optional red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Assemble in Crockpot: Place the seasoned chicken breasts into the crockpot and pour the prepared sauce evenly over the top.
- Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Sprinkle the chopped sun-dried tomatoes over the chicken and sauce for a burst of tangy flavor.
- Cook: Set the crockpot to LOW and cook for 4 hours or on HIGH for 2 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through thoroughly.
- Add Butter: About 30 minutes before the cooking time ends, add the butter into the crockpot and gently stir to combine it with the sauce for richness.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the finished dish with fresh basil or parsley before serving. This dish pairs well with rice, pasta, or bread.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for extra juiciness and flavor.
- Add fresh spinach during the last 15 minutes of cooking for an extra vegetable boost.
- Leftovers keep well for up to 3 days refrigerated or can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
