Description
This Dump & Go Crockpot Marry Me Chicken recipe is a creamy and flavorful dish that requires minimal effort. Perfect for a busy day when you want a satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
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 chicken breasts: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Prepare sauce: In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan, garlic, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
- Crockpot assembly: Place seasoned chicken in the crockpot and pour the prepared sauce over the top. Sprinkle sun-dried tomatoes over the chicken.
- Cook: Cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours until chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Final touches: Add butter during the last 30 minutes of cooking and stir to combine.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving. Enjoy with rice, pasta, or bread.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side of steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
- For a thicker sauce, you can mix a cornstarch slurry and add it to the crockpot during the last hour of cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Crockpot Marry Me Chicken, Dump & Go Recipe, Slow Cooker Chicken, Creamy Chicken Dish