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Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

This Crockpot Marry Me Chicken is creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor, perfect for an easy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 339 kcal

Equipment

  • 5 or 6 quart slow cooker
  • Skillet
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless and skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (14 g)
  • 1 cup chicken stock (240 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.75 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 cup sundried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped (75 g)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml), warmed slightly
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated (43 g)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves chopped

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat, then sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly golden. Transfer to the slow cooker along with any leftover butter and juices from the skillet.
  • In a bowl, whisk chicken stock with cornstarch, garlic, crushed red pepper, oregano, and thyme. Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  • Top each chicken breast with the chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 1.5-2 hours, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Remove chicken to a plate and keep warm. Stir heavy cream and parmesan into the hot liquid in the slow cooker until smooth. Return chicken to the sauce, spoon sauce over the top, and let rest for 5-10 minutes on 'warm.'
  • Garnish with basil before serving.

Notes

2 pounds of chicken breast is usually enough to make 6 dinner servings, but if your crew is extra hungry, plan on four servings with one chicken breast per plate. Crushed red pepper is optional, and you can skip the searing step if you prefer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 23gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 691mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 908IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
Keyword comfort food, creamy chicken, Crockpot Chicken, Easy Chicken Dinner, marry me chicken, Slow Cooker Chicken
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