Crockpot Marry Me Chicken: A Recipe That Will Win Hearts
Tender chicken breasts simmered in a luxurious creamy sun-dried tomato and herb sauce, so delicious it’s said to inspire proposals! This slow cooker version delivers all the romantic flavors with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Total Time: 4¼-5¼ hours
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), chopped + 2 tbsp oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Sear Chicken: Heat sun-dried tomato oil in skillet. Season chicken and brown 3-4 minutes per side.
- Slow Cook: Place chicken in crockpot. Add broth, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and spices. Cook on LOW 4-5 hours.
- Finish Sauce: Remove chicken. Stir in cream, Parmesan, and spinach until wilted. Return chicken to sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil. Excellent over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- For thicker sauce: Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with cream before adding
- Make ahead: Sauce keeps refrigerated 3 days
- Vegetarian option: Use chickpeas and mushrooms instead of chicken
- Flavor boost: Add 1 tbsp tomato paste with broth
- Wine pairing: Serve with Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast + sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/crockpot-marry-me-chicken-recipe/
