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Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken

  • Author: simplemealsbykim
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 3–4 hrs (LOW) / 2 hrs (HIGH)
  • Total Time: 3–4 hrs 10 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Italian‑American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

Tender chicken breasts slow‑cooked in a creamy garlic and sun‑dried tomato sauce—so good it just might earn you a proposal!


Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 12 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch (for slurry)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ cup chopped sun‑dried tomatoes (drained)
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil, for garnish


Instructions

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Optionally sear in butter and oil for 2–3 min per side until lightly browned.
  2. Stir chicken broth, cornstarch, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, and onion powder in slow cooker to make a slurry.
  3. Add chicken breasts and sun‑dried tomatoes; turn to coat.
  4. Cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Remove chicken; stir in heavy cream and Parmesan into sauce.
  6. Return chicken to sauce, coat well, garnish with basil, and serve over pasta, rice, or potatoes.

Notes

  • For best flavor, sear chicken first, but you can skip this and add extra butter.
  • Use heavy cream—not milk—to avoid curdling.
  • Adjust sauce thickness by varying cornstarch slurry.
  • Leftovers keep in fridge up to 3–4 days; reheat gently to avoid sauce separation.
  • Can substitute chicken thighs; adjust cook time accordingly.