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Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

This Crockpot Marry Me Chicken is creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor, perfect for an easy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 dinner servings
Calories 339 kcal

Equipment

  • 5 or 6 quart slow cooker
  • Skillet
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 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 parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves chopped

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 for 6 servings. Crushed red pepper is optional. You can skip the searing step but it adds extra flavor. Add a teaspoon of the oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes for more flavor. Warm the heavy cream slightly to prevent curdling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 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 Chicken, comfort food, Creamy, Crockpot, Marry Me Chicken, slow cooker
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