Dump & Go Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe
This Dump & Go Crockpot Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, flavorful one-pot meal featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a luscious sauce of heavy cream, Parmesan, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes. Perfectly slow-cooked to melt-in-your-mouth perfection, this easy crockpot recipe is great for busy days and pairs wonderfully with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on LOW or 2 hours on HIGH
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes (LOW) or 2 hours 10 minutes (HIGH)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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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)
Additional
- ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained)
- 2 tbsp butter
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Generously sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken breasts to enhance flavor before cooking.
- Prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes until smooth and combined.
- Assemble in crockpot: Place the seasoned chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot and pour the prepared sauce evenly over the top.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes: Sprinkle the chopped sun-dried tomatoes over the surface of the chicken and sauce to infuse a tangy, rich flavor.
- Cook the chicken: Cover and cook on LOW setting for 4 hours or on HIGH for 2 hours, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
- Add butter and combine: During the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the butter to the crockpot and gently stir to incorporate it into the sauce, creating a silky texture.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, sprinkle freshly chopped basil or parsley over the dish for a vibrant, fresh finish. Serve with your choice of rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Notes
- For best results, use boneless skinless chicken breasts of even thickness to ensure uniform cooking.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level or omit for a milder dish.
- Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil add richness; if using dry-packed, rehydrate in warm water first.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure your chicken broth and Parmesan cheese do not contain gluten additives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
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