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Slow Cooker Creamy Marry Me Chicken

Slow Cooker Creamy Marry Me Chicken
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Slow Cooker Creamy Marry Me Chicken is an effortless and comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich, velvety sauce made from garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this one-pot recipe delivers juicy chicken and deeply satisfying flavors with minimal hands-on time.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Protein

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (preferably oil-packed, drained)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Lightly season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to prep the meat to absorb the sauce flavors.
  2. Layer Ingredients in the Slow Cooker: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker base. Evenly scatter the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and minced garlic over the chicken. Pour the chicken broth around the sides to keep the chicken moist while cooking.
  3. Cook on Low: Cover and cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours to ensure the chicken becomes tender and juicy without drying out.
  4. Add Cream and Cheese: After cooking, stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese directly into the slow cooker. Let it heat through for 10–15 minutes to create a rich and creamy sauce enveloping the chicken.
  5. Final Seasoning and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve topped with fresh herbs or extra Parmesan for a restaurant-quality finish.

Notes

  • Use fresh minced garlic for the best flavor.
  • Don’t skip the Parmesan cheese; it adds essential savory depth.
  • Cook on low heat to keep chicken moist and avoid cream curdling.
  • Opt for oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes and drain them well for richer taste.
  • If the sauce is too thin, thicken it with a cornstarch slurry and cook for 10 minutes.

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Keywords: slow cooker chicken, creamy chicken, marry me chicken, sun-dried tomato chicken, easy dinner recipe, one pot meal, comfort food

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