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Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

This Crockpot Marry Me Chicken is creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor, using juicy chicken breasts in a garlicky broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 339 kcal

Equipment

  • 5 or 6 quart slow cooker
  • Skillet
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Sauce

  • 4 pieces chicken breasts boneless and skinless, about 2 pounds
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.75 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 cup sundried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream warmed slightly
  • 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves chopped

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat, then sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly golden. Transfer to the slow cooker along with any leftover butter and juices from the skillet.
  • In a bowl, whisk chicken stock with cornstarch, garlic, crushed red pepper, oregano, and thyme. Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  • Top each chicken breast with the chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 1.5-2 hours, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Remove chicken to a plate and keep warm. Stir heavy cream and parmesan into the hot liquid in the slow cooker until smooth. Return chicken to the sauce, spoon sauce over the top, and let rest for 5-10 minutes on 'warm'.
  • Garnish with basil before serving.

Notes

2 pounds of chicken breast is usually enough to make 6 dinner servings, but if extra hungry, plan on four servings with one chicken breast per plate. Crushed red pepper is optional. You can skip the searing step for ease.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 23gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 691mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 908IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Crockpot Marry Me Chicken, easy chicken recipe, Slow Cooker Chicken
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