Dump & Go Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe
This Dump & Go Crockpot Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, flavorful slow-cooked dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich Parmesan and sun-dried tomato sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, it requires minimal preparation and delivers a comforting, restaurant-quality meal right from your crockpot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (LOW) or 2 hours (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: Halal
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)
- ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained)
- 2 tbsp butter
Garnish
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly on both sides with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using) until well combined.
- Assemble in crockpot: Place the seasoned chicken breasts into the crockpot in a single layer. Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes: Sprinkle the chopped sun-dried tomatoes over the top of the chicken and sauce for added flavor and texture.
- Cook the chicken: Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or on HIGH for 2 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
- Finish with butter: About 30 minutes before the cooking time ends, add the butter to the crockpot and gently stir it into the sauce to melt and enrich the dish.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, garnish with freshly chopped basil or parsley. Serve the Marry Me Chicken with your choice of rice, pasta, or crusty bread to enjoy the flavorful sauce.
Notes
- For best results, use boneless skinless chicken breasts of similar size to ensure even cooking.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow some liquid to evaporate.
- Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil add the best flavor, but if using dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes, rehydrate them in warm water before chopping.
- This recipe can be doubled to serve a larger group, but ensure your crockpot is large enough to accommodate the extra ingredients.
- Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk and use a vegan Parmesan alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 32 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
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