Dump & Go Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe
This Dump & Go Crockpot Marry Me Chicken recipe is a creamy, flavorful dish that’s incredibly easy to prepare. Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a luscious sauce made from heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes, resulting in a deliciously rich meal perfect for busy weeknights. The dish is finished with fresh herbs and butter, offering a comforting and elegant meal served best with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 4 hours (depending on crockpot setting)
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker / Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
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. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavor.
- Prepare the Sauce. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Assemble in the Crockpot. Place the seasoned chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot and pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken.
- Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes. Sprinkle the chopped sun-dried tomatoes evenly over the top of the chicken and sauce for bursts of tangy sweetness.
- 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.
- Add Butter and Stir. About 30 minutes before the cooking time ends, add the butter to the crockpot and gently stir it into the sauce to create a rich, velvety texture.
- Garnish and Serve. Once cooked, garnish the chicken with freshly chopped basil or parsley. Serve hot alongside rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for extra juiciness and richer flavor.
- Add fresh spinach during the last 15 minutes of cooking for a nutritious veggie boost.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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