Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken
This Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor, the kind of meal that basically makes itself. Juicy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan all slow simmered into a dreamy sauce you’ll want to pour over everything.
Servings: 4
Calories: 540kcal
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ cup chicken broth low sodium or no sodium added
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Lightly dredge each piece in the flour, coating both sides. This will help thicken the sauce as it cooks and give the chicken a smoother texture.
- Place the floured chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle the minced garlic over the top.
- Add the tomato paste, chicken broth, heavy cream, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, dried oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir gently to combine around the chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and place them on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir well to combine with the creamy sauce.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup chopped fresh basil over the top and stir gently. Allow the dish to sit for a few minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Notes
- Dredging the chicken in flour might seem fussy, but it’s quick and makes the sauce creamier, totally worth it.
- Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes if you can, they’re more flavorful and blend right into the sauce.
- No slow cooker? You can totally make my original skillet version instead. Same vibes, faster finish.
- Leftovers are gold. This reheats like a dream and makes the best next-day lunch over rice or pasta.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 540kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 1221mg | Potassium: 1124mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1509IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 381mg | Iron: 3mg
