Description
This Easy Crockpot Marry Me Chicken is a flavorful and comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken thighs are slow-cooked in a creamy, savory sauce with a hint of spice, creating a meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 kg chicken thighs, trimmed
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp harissa paste (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch + 2 Tbsp water
- 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Pat chicken dry and season lightly.
- Sear Chicken: Sear chicken in batches until golden brown.
- Whisk Sauce: Combine sauce ingredients and whisk well.
- Coat Chicken: Pour sauce over chicken in crockpot.
- Slow Cook: Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Thicken Sauce: (Optional) Thicken sauce with cornstarch slurry.
- Combine & Rest: Return chicken to sauce and rest for 5 minutes.
Notes
For best results, avoid lifting the crockpot lid during cooking. Adjust harissa paste to control spice level.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Poultry
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: crockpot,chicken,easy,dinner,slow cooker,marry me chicken,comfort food,weeknight meal