Description
Make this easy Crockpot Marry Me Chicken for a creamy, flavorful slow cooker dinner. This dump and go recipe uses sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan for a dish that feels gourmet but requires minimal effort, perfect for family meals or date night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (for thickening)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the chicken evenly with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Pour the first 1/2 cup of chicken broth over the chicken. Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and minced garlic around the chicken.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup of chicken broth and the heavy cream. Pour this mixture into the slow cooker.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Cook on LOW for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly. Stir well before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve this creamy Parmesan chicken slow cooker dish over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- If you prefer using chicken thighs, the cooking time may need to be slightly extended to ensure they are fully tender.
- For a richer flavor, use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, draining off most of the oil before chopping.
- To thicken the sauce further without adding more liquid, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir into the sauce during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (without side)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 17
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 155