Description
Dump and Go Crockpot Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, flavorful slow cooker meal made with tender chicken breasts, garlic-Parmesan sauce, and sun-dried tomatoes. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or romantic dinners and delivers big taste with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts: main protein, becomes tender in the crockpot
- Salt and pepper, to taste: basic seasoning for the chicken
- 1 cup chicken broth: forms the base of the sauce and keeps chicken moist
- 1 cup heavy cream: adds rich, creamy texture to the sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese: gives nutty, umami flavor
- 3 cloves garlic, minced: adds deep, aromatic flavor
- 1 tsp dried oregano: provides herby, Italian flavor
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme: adds earthiness and warmth
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional): for a mild kick
- 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained): adds tangy sweetness and texture
- 2 tbsp butter: enriches the sauce and gives a silky finish
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish: adds freshness and color
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Pour the creamy sauce mixture over the chicken.
- Sprinkle the sun-dried tomatoes evenly over the top.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Add the butter during the last 30 minutes of cooking and stir gently to incorporate.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving. Serve over rice, pasta, or with bread.
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier option.
- Pre-minced garlic can save time without sacrificing flavor.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Add spinach during the last 15 minutes of cooking for a veggie boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg