Crockpot Marry Me Chicken
A comforting slow cooker recipe combining tender chicken with a creamy, flavorful sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 large breasts)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil (drained and chopped)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated is best)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken by patting the breasts dry and rubbing the seasoning all over.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Top with minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
- Pour the chicken broth around the chicken without rinsing away the seasonings.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours until tender.
- Shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks or remove to shred and return.
- Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan until smooth.
- Turn off the slow cooker and stir in fresh basil. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
- Serve hot with desired sides.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg