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Ultimate Creamy Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

Ultimate Creamy Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

An incredibly flavorful and easy dump-and-go slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs. Perfect for a weeknight feast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Seasoning
  • 2.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 4-5 medium breasts
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Sauce Base
  • 1 cup chicken broth Low sodium preferred
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth Reserved for slurry
  • 4 oz cream cheese Cubed
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes Packed in oil, drained and chopped
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic From a jar is fine
Finishing Touches
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch Optional, for thickening

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Season the chicken breasts generously on all sides with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart or larger slow cooker.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth (2 cups total), heavy cream, cream cheese cubes, sun-dried tomatoes, and minced garlic until the cream cheese starts to break down slightly.
  4. Pour the cream mixture evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is easily shredded.
  5. Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the sauce in the slow cooker.
  6. Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry, stir it into the sauce, and let it cook on HIGH for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
  7. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

For best results, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese; pre-shredded varieties often contain anti-caking agents that can make the sauce grainy. This recipe pairs excellently with fresh linguine or egg noodles.