Description
This Crockpot Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, flavorful dish perfect for a cozy meal. It’s incredibly easy to make and guaranteed to impress, with a sauce so good it’s rumored to inspire marriage proposals!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (600g / 1.3lb): Boneless, skinless, similar size
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) olive oil: For searing
- 4 cloves garlic, minced: Freshly minced
- ½ cup (120ml) low-sodium chicken broth: Adds moisture
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream: For a creamy sauce
- ½ cup (120g / 4oz) Parmesan cheese: Freshly grated
- ⅓ cup (50g / 1.75oz) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped: Oil-packed, drained
- 1 tsp (5g) smoked paprika: Adds smoky flavor
- 1 tsp (5g) dried oregano: Classic Italian herb
- ½ tsp (2.5g) red pepper flakes (optional): For heat
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) lemon juice (optional): Brightens the sauce
- 2 Tbsp (8g / 0.3oz) parsley, chopped: For garnish
Instructions
- Sear Chicken: Season chicken with paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden-brown.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes in the same skillet.
- Deglaze Pan: Add chicken broth and scrape up browned bits.
- Combine in Crockpot: Add broth mixture to chicken in crockpot.
- Add Cream & Parmesan: Stir in cream, Parmesan, and optional red pepper flakes and lemon juice.
- Slow Cook: Cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until chicken reaches 75°C (165°F).
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Rest & Serve: Let chicken rest before slicing (optional).
Notes
Searing the chicken is crucial for developing flavor. Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes are recommended for their texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Poultry
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
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