Description
This Crockpot Marry Me Chicken recipe offers a delicious and fuss-free take on the classic Italian-American dish, featuring tender, seared chicken breasts slow-cooked in a creamy, sun-dried tomato and Parmesan sauce. Ideal for a comforting weeknight meal, it pairs perfectly with angel hair pasta or spaghetti squash for a hearty and flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- Cooking spray
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ¼ lbs)
- 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 garlic cloves, minced (1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (drain, if packed in oil), chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional Serving Suggestions
- Hot, cooked angel hair pasta or cooked and shredded spaghetti squash
- Fresh basil leaves
- Additional Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, mist with cooking spray and add 2 teaspoons olive oil. Once the oil starts to shimmer, add the chicken breasts and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned but not cooked through. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the Slow Cooker Base: In the slow cooker, combine 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth with 3 tablespoons cornstarch. Whisk thoroughly to eliminate lumps, creating a smooth slurry.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper into the broth mixture. Mix well.
- Combine Chicken with Sauce Base: Place the seared chicken breasts into the slow cooker and turn them once to coat evenly with the broth and seasoning mixture.
- Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Sprinkle ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes over the chicken breasts evenly.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on the low setting for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Finish the Sauce and Serve: Remove chicken breasts onto a plate. Stir ½ cup heavy cream and ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese into the liquid in the slow cooker until combined. Return chicken breasts to the slow cooker and turn to coat them in the creamy sauce. Serve chicken with sauce ladled over; garnish with fresh basil and additional Parmesan if desired. Accompany with cooked angel hair pasta or shredded spaghetti squash.
Notes
- This Marry Me Chicken recipe is a simple, comforting dish that highlights tender chicken with a rich, creamy sun-dried tomato sauce.
- For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a dairy alternative, though the sauce will be less rich.
- Ensure chicken breasts are patted dry before searing to get a good crust.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper, after cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the chicken and sauce
- Calories: 346
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 745 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
