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Overhead shot of slow-cooked chicken breasts in a rich, pale orange cream sauce inside a dark ceramic crockpot. (Crockpot Marry Me Chicken)

Crockpot Marry Me Chicken: The Ultimate Slow Cooker Romance

This Crockpot Marry Me Chicken features ultra-tender chicken in a rich, creamy sun-dried tomato and parmesan sauce. An easy, unforgettable slow cooker meal that's perfect for a special weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts approx. 900g
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or oil from the sun-dried tomato jar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 4 cloves Garlic finely minced
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth 240ml
  • 1/2 cup Julienned Sun-Dried Tomatoes 75g, packed in oil
  • 1 tsp Red Chili Flakes
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream 240ml
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese 50g, freshly grated
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch 15g
  • 2 tbsp Water 30ml, cold
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil 15g, freshly chopped

Equipment

  • 1 6-quart slow cooker
  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Whisk

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, until a deep golden-brown crust forms. Transfer chicken to the crockpot.
  2. In the same skillet, lower heat to medium. Sauté minced garlic for 30-60 seconds until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth to deglaze, scraping the bottom of the pan. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and red chili flakes. Pour this mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  4. Remove the chicken from the crockpot. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry. Whisk the slurry into the sauce in the crockpot. Slowly whisk in the heavy cream and grated parmesan until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
  5. Return the chicken to the crockpot, spooning sauce over it. Let it warm through for 5-10 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped basil before serving.

Notes

Don't Skip the Sear: Searing the chicken is crucial for developing deep flavor.
Use Freshly Grated Parmesan: Pre-shredded cheese can make the sauce grainy.
Add Cream and Cheese Last: This ensures a smooth, unbroken sauce.
Let It Rest: Allowing the chicken to rest in the sauce for a few minutes makes it even more succulent.