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Best Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

Best Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

Discover the magic of the Best Crockpot Marry Me Chicken, a recipe that delivers incredible restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort. This comforting dish is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, making it an indispensable addition to your recipe repertoire.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for a hint of heat
  • 4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained and chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach optional, for added color and nutrition
  • Cooked pasta, rice, or crusty bread for serving

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Skillet If searing chicken
  • Small Bowl
  • Medium Bowl

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken breasts or thighs dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub this spice mixture generously over both sides of the chicken.
    1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder, 0.5 teaspoon onion powder, to taste salt and black pepper
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned chicken for about 2-3 minutes per side, until lightly browned. This step adds an extra layer of flavor and visual appeal. If skipping this step, simply place the seasoned chicken directly into the crockpot.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  3. Place the seared (or raw seasoned) chicken into the bottom of your slow cooker.
    1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of chicken soup, heavy cream, chicken broth, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
    1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, 0.5 cup heavy cream, 0.5 cup chicken broth, 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano, 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained and chopped
  5. Pour the creamy sauce mixture evenly over the chicken in the crockpot. Ensure the chicken is mostly submerged in the sauce.
    1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  6. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender. The exact cooking time will depend on your crockpot and the size of the chicken pieces.
  7. In the last 30 minutes of cooking, if you're using spinach, stir it into the crockpot. It will wilt down into the sauce.
    2 cups fresh spinach
  8. Once the chicken is cooked and the sauce is thickened, you can shred or slice the chicken directly in the crockpot, or carefully remove it to shred/slice and then return it to the sauce. Serve the Best Crockpot Marry Me Chicken hot over your favorite pasta, rice, or with a side of crusty bread to soak up all that delicious sauce.
    1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, Cooked pasta, rice, or crusty bread

Notes

Allow to cool completely before storing. Refrigerate for up to 3-4 days. Freeze for up to 2-3 months. Reheat in microwave or on stovetop.