Description
This Dump & Go Crockpot Marry Me Chicken is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and aromatic herbs. Perfect for an easy, hands-off meal, this recipe requires minimal prep and slow cooks to perfection, resulting in a rich and satisfying dinner that pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
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
Garnish
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously on both sides with salt and pepper to enhance their flavor before cooking.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, and optional red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Assemble in Crockpot: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the crockpot. Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken, then sprinkle the chopped sun-dried tomatoes over the top for added texture and flavor.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through. This slow-cooking process allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Add Butter and Stir: About 30 minutes before the cooking time ends, add the butter to the crockpot and gently stir it into the sauce to add richness and smoothness to the dish.
- Garnish and Serve: Once done, garnish with freshly chopped basil or parsley for a fresh herbal note. Serve hot alongside rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for a juicier outcome.
- Add fresh spinach during the last 15 minutes of cooking to include a nutritious vegetable boost.
- Leftovers will keep well for up to 3 days refrigerated or can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
