Easy Crockpot Marry Me Chicken
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a creamy sauce with garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 2 tbsp olive oil For searing the chicken
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour For thickening the sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp finely minced garlic
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (well drained)
- 2 tbsp salted butter To dot on top of the chicken
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by rinsing the chicken breasts under cold water if desired and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sear the chicken breasts for a few minutes on each side until lightly golden.
- Transfer the chicken to the crockpot.
Sauce Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, flour, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the crockpot, ensuring all pieces are covered.
- Add the well-drained sun-dried tomatoes on top.
Cooking
- Dot the top of the mixture with pieces of salted butter.
- Cover the crockpot and cook until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
Final Steps
- Once finished, gently stir the sauce to coat the chicken.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, stir in more flour mixed with water before serving. Let the dish sit for a few minutes before serving to meld flavors.