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Creamy Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken

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A rich and comforting slow cooker chicken recipe with a luscious creamy sauce, perfect for easy cozy dinners with minimal prep time.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds or 700 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for searing)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth (low-sodium recommended)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter sauce)
  • 4 ounces (115 grams) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat dry chicken breasts and season lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to slow cooker.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic until smooth.
  4. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is tender.
  6. Remove chicken to a plate. Stir sauce in slow cooker to combine any separated cream and cheese. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. Return chicken to sauce and warm through for 5 minutes.
  8. Serve garnished with chopped fresh basil or parsley over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Notes

Searing the chicken before slow cooking adds flavor and locks in juices but is optional. Do not lift the slow cooker lid during cooking to maintain heat. If sauce is too thin, thicken with a slurry of 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water and cook on high for 10-15 minutes.

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