Creamy Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Dinner
A velvety, creamy slow-cooked chicken dish with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh herbs, perfect for busy weeknights and cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours (LOW) or 2 to 3 hours (HIGH)
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes (LOW) or 2 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes (HIGH)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (small to medium-sized)
- ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed preferred, or soak dry ones in warm water)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
- ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (or mix of dried basil, oregano, and thyme)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- A handful fresh basil or parsley, chopped for garnish
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (optional, for searing)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and a pinch of Italian seasoning. (5 minutes)
- Optional: Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Quickly sear chicken breasts for 1-2 minutes per side until golden but not cooked through. (5 minutes)
- In a bowl, combine heavy cream, chicken broth, minced garlic, grated Parmesan, dried Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes. Whisk until smooth. (3 minutes)
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Scatter chopped sun-dried tomatoes over the top, then pour the creamy mixture evenly over everything. Do not stir. (2 minutes)
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C). (2-4 hours)
- Carefully remove the chicken to a serving dish. Stir the sauce in the crockpot—if too thin, cook uncovered on HIGH for 15-20 minutes to thicken. Pour sauce back over the chicken. (5-10 minutes)
- Sprinkle chopped fresh basil or parsley over the top. Serve immediately while warm. (2 minutes)
Notes
Searing chicken is optional but adds flavor. Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for richness or soak dry ones before use. If sauce is too thin after cooking, thicken by cooking uncovered on HIGH for 15-20 minutes. Avoid opening the slow cooker lid frequently to maintain temperature. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast. Can be cooked in a Dutch oven or baked at 325°F for 45-55 minutes if no slow cooker is available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 450500
- Sugar: 23
- Sodium: 400600
- Fat: 3035
- Saturated Fat: 1822
- Carbohydrates: 58
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 3540
Keywords: creamy chicken, crockpot chicken, marry me chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, slow cooker dinner, easy chicken recipe, comfort food