Description
Marry Me Chicken delivers a creamy, herb-infused sensation that promises to win hearts at dinner. Home cooks can easily craft this irresistible Italian-inspired dish with minimal preparation in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream (236 ml)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (118 ml)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and generously season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken until golden brown on both sides, creating a rich caramelized exterior.
- Carefully transfer seared chicken to the crock pot, preserving the flavorful browned surface.
- Mince fresh garlic and sprinkle over the chicken, releasing its aromatic essence.
- Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the crock pot, creating a luxurious base for the sauce.
- Generously scatter grated parmesan cheese, ensuring even distribution for a creamy texture.
- Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes for a tangy, concentrated burst of Mediterranean flavor.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes to infuse the dish with herbaceous and subtle heat notes.
- Cover and slow cook on low temperature for 3-4 hours, allowing ingredients to meld and chicken to become exceptionally tender.
- Once cooking is complete, verify chicken is fully cooked through by checking internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Gently transfer chicken to a serving platter and drizzle with the rich, creamy sauce.
- Serve atop your preferred accompaniment like pasta, fluffy rice, or creamy mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are of uniform thickness to guarantee even cooking and prevent dry spots.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help achieve a perfect golden-brown sear and enhance flavor absorption.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels, especially if you’re watching your sodium intake.
- Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk for a lighter, dairy-free alternative that still provides creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (or 4 hours)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg