Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken
Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken is a rich, creamy slow cooker chicken recipe made with tender chicken breasts simmered in a luxurious sun-dried tomato parmesan sauce. This easy crock pot dinner feels elegant and indulgent while requiring minimal prep. Perfect for date nights, family dinners, or anytime you want an impressive meal without the effort, this slow cooker marry me chicken delivers restaurant-quality flavor right at home.
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients
- 1½ –2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, trimmed
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Seasonings & Flavor Base
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- Pantry Staples
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water optional, for thickening
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 6-quart crock pot with nonstick spray.
- Place chicken in a single layer in the bottom. Season lightly with pepper and a small pinch of salt.
- Sprinkle garlic and sun-dried tomatoes evenly over the chicken.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes on top.
- Cover and cook:
- Low: 5–6 hours
- High: 2½–3 hours
- Once chicken reaches 165°F and is fork-tender, stir in parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
- If needed, thicken sauce with cornstarch slurry and cook an additional 10–15 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Always add parmesan at the end to prevent a grainy sauce.
- Chicken thighs are more forgiving and extra juicy, but breasts work beautifully.
- For a Tuscan-style twist, stir in fresh spinach during the last 10 minutes.