Description
Creamy, flavorful, and effortless, this Dump and Go Crockpot Marry Me Chicken is a weeknight hero. Juicy chicken simmers in a rich Parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs for a dish that tastes gourmet with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1/2 tsp dried thyme
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1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
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2 tbsp butter
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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Lightly season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
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In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan, garlic, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
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Place chicken in the crockpot and pour sauce over it.
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Sprinkle sun-dried tomatoes on top.
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Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours until chicken is tender.
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Add butter in the last 30 minutes, stirring to blend into the sauce.
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Garnish with basil or parsley and serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
For more flavor, use sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil.
Swap heavy cream for half-and-half to lighten it up (sauce will be thinner).
Boneless chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (low) or 2 hours (high)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg