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Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

Crockpot Marry Me Chicken cooks tender chicken breasts in a 6-quart slow cooker with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Heavy cream and Parmesan make a thick, creamy sauce finished with fresh basil.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 55 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken
  • 2 lb chicken breasts boneless, skinless (about 4)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
For the slow cooker sauce
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed, drained and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
For finishing the sauce
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp water cold
  • 2 tbsp basil fresh, chopped

Equipment

  • 1 6-quart slow cooker

Method
 

Cook the chicken
  1. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with the kosher salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Arrange the chicken in a single layer in a 6-quart slow cooker.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth.
  4. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and red pepper flakes around the chicken.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours or HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, until the thickest part of each breast reaches 165°F.
Finish the sauce and serve
  1. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  2. Whisk the heavy cream and Parmesan into the slow cooker.
  3. Stir the cornstarch and cold water together until smooth.
  4. Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the sauce.
  5. Cook uncovered on HIGH for 15 to 25 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the slow cooker.
  7. Stir in the basil.
  8. Cover for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For the juiciest chicken, check that the thickest part of each breast reaches 165°F. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days; freeze yes, though the cream sauce may separate slightly when thawed. For a gluten-free option, use certified gluten-free chicken broth.