Dump & Go Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe
A creamy, flavorful, and effortless crockpot chicken recipe, ‘Dump & Go Crockpot Marry Me Chicken’ combines tender chicken breasts with a rich Parmesan cream sauce infused with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs. Perfect for busy days, this slow cooker meal requires minimal prep and delivers maximum deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours on HIGH or 4 hours on LOW
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (HIGH) or 4 hours 10 minutes (LOW)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker / Crockpot
- 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
For Garnish
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring the flavor is evenly distributed.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes if using. This creates a rich and aromatic sauce base.
- Layer in the Crockpot: Place the seasoned chicken breasts into the crockpot in a single layer. Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken.
- Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Sprinkle the chopped sun-dried tomatoes on top of the chicken and sauce for a tangy, slightly sweet addition that complements the creamy sauce.
- Slow Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours. The chicken should become tender, juicy, and fully cooked through.
- Finish with Butter: About 30 minutes before the cooking time ends, add the butter to the crockpot and gently stir it into the sauce to enrich the flavor and texture.
- Garnish and Serve: Once done, garnish with fresh basil or parsley. Serve hot with your choice of rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh garlic and good quality Parmesan cheese.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the chicken breasts after cooking and simmer the sauce on HIGH without the lid for 10-15 minutes.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level or omit for a milder dish.
- This recipe can be made gluten-free by ensuring chicken broth and Parmesan cheese are gluten-free.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
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