Why Make This Recipe

Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken is not just a delicious dish; it’s also an easy way to impress your loved ones. This dish is creamy, flavorful, and tender, making it a perfect meal for date nights, family dinners, or even meal prep for the week. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you’ll have a restaurant-quality dish that everyone will enjoy.

How to Make Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts
1 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh basil, for garnish

Directions

Place the chicken breasts in the crock pot.
In a bowl, mix together the sundried tomatoes, heavy cream, chicken broth, parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Pour the mixture over the chicken in the crock pot.
Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
Serve with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes, and garnish with fresh basil.

How to Serve Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken

Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken pairs wonderfully with a variety of side dishes. You can serve it over pasta for a comforting meal, or alongside rice for a simple yet satisfying option. Mashed potatoes also work great to soak up the creamy sauce. Don’t forget to garnish with fresh basil to add a pop of color and flavor!

How to Store Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken

If you have leftovers, let the chicken cool, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep well for about 3-4 days. You can also freeze it for up to 2 months. When ready to eat, simply thaw it overnight in the fridge and reheat on the stove or in the microwave.

Tips to Make Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken

Make sure to season the chicken well with salt and pepper before adding the sauce.
If you want an extra kick, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
For added flavor, you can throw in some spinach or mushrooms with the other ingredients.

Variation

You can customize this recipe by swapping out the chicken for shrimp or using a mix of vegetables for a vegetarian option. Just be mindful of the cooking times as they differ from chicken.

FAQs

1. Can I use frozen chicken breasts?
Yes, you can use frozen chicken breasts; however, you may need to increase the cooking time by an hour or so.

2. Can I make this dish dairy-free?
Absolutely! You can replace the heavy cream with coconut cream and use nutritional yeast instead of parmesan.

3. What can I serve with this dish?
Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken goes well with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or even a side salad for a lighter option.

Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken

A creamy and flavorful chicken dish that’s perfect for impressing loved ones on date nights or family dinners.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 10

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

2 pieces chicken breasts Make sure to season well with salt and pepper.
1 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup heavy cream Can be substituted with coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated Consider using nutritional yeast for a dairy-free version.
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste Season chicken before adding sauce.
Fresh basil, for garnish Adds color and flavor.

Method

Preparation

Place the chicken breasts in the crock pot.
In a bowl, mix together the sundried tomatoes, heavy cream, chicken broth, parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Pour the mixture over the chicken in the crock pot.

Cooking

Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.

Serving

Serve with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes, and garnish with fresh basil.

Notes

If you have leftovers, let the chicken cool, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. When ready to eat, thaw overnight and reheat.