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Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

This Crockpot Marry Me Chicken is creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor, featuring juicy chicken breasts slow-cooked with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 339 kcal

Equipment

  • 5 or 6 quart slow cooker
  • skillet
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces chicken breasts boneless and skinless (about 2 pounds)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (14 g)
  • 1 cup chicken stock (240 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ cup sundried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped (75 g)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml) warmed slightly
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese grated (43 g)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves chopped

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat, then sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly golden. Transfer to the slow cooker along with any leftover butter and juices from the skillet.
  • In a bowl, whisk chicken stock with cornstarch, garlic, crushed red pepper, oregano, and thyme. Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  • Top each chicken breast with the chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 1.5-2 hours, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Remove chicken to a plate and keep warm. Stir heavy cream and parmesan into the hot liquid in the slow cooker until smooth. Return chicken to the sauce, spoon sauce over the top, and let rest for 5-10 minutes on “warm.”
  • Garnish with basil before serving.

Notes

2 pounds of chicken breast is usually enough to make 6 dinner servings. Crushed red pepper is optional; add to taste. You can skip the searing step, but searing adds flavor. For more flavor, add a teaspoon of the oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes into the stock mixture. Warm the heavy cream slightly before adding it to the hot juices to prevent curdling. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 23gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 691mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 908IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken with sun-dried tomatoes, creamy chicken, Crockpot Marry Me Chicken, slow cooker chicken
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