Dump & Go Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe
This Dump & Go Crockpot Marry Me Chicken recipe is an effortless and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a creamy, garlicky Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this slow cooker meal requires minimal prep and delivers rich, comforting flavors that pair beautifully with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on LOW or 2 hours on HIGH
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes (LOW) or 2 hours 10 minutes (HIGH)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
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 the Chicken: Generously season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
- Make the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, and optional red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Prepare Crockpot: Place the seasoned chicken breasts into the crockpot in a single layer and pour the prepared sauce evenly over the top.
- Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Sprinkle the chopped sun-dried tomatoes evenly over the chicken to infuse the dish with a tangy sweetness.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 4 hours or on HIGH for 2 hours, until the chicken is tender, cooked through, and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Add Butter: About 30 minutes before the end of cooking, add the butter to the crockpot and gently stir to melt and incorporate the richness into the sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Once cooked, garnish the chicken with fresh basil or parsley for color and fresh herbal notes. Serve hot with your choice of rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
Notes
- Feel free to add more red pepper flakes for extra heat or omit if you prefer a milder dish.
- Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil work best for flavor and moisture, but dry-packed can be rehydrated and used in a pinch.
- To reduce calories, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a lighter cream option.
- The sauce thickens upon standing; if desired, stir in a splash of chicken broth or cream before serving to loosen it.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stove or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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