Dump & Go Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe
This easy Dump & Go Crockpot Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, flavorful dish made with tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich sauce of heavy cream, Parmesan, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes. Perfect for a hands-off weeknight dinner or meal prep, this comforting crockpot recipe requires minimal effort with maximum taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained)
- 2 tbsp butter
Garnish
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides to enhance flavor.
- Prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Assemble in the crockpot: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot and pour the prepared creamy sauce evenly over the top.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes: Sprinkle the chopped sun-dried tomatoes over the chicken and sauce layer for added texture and sweetness.
- Cook the chicken: Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or on HIGH for 2 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
- Add butter: In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the butter to the crockpot and gently stir it into the sauce for added richness.
- Garnish and serve: Once cooked, garnish with fresh chopped basil or parsley. Serve the creamy Marry Me Chicken with rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh herbs if available in place of dried herbs.
- Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil add extra flavor; be sure to drain them before adding.
- This dish pairs well with simple sides like steamed vegetables or a crisp salad.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and omit Parmesan cheese.
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