Creamy Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Dinner
A creamy, flavorful crockpot chicken dish with sun-dried tomatoes and a velvety sauce that requires minimal effort and delivers juicy, tender chicken perfect for cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 5 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds / 700 g)
- 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (drain excess oil)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (120 ml)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese, heavy cream, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle chopped sun-dried tomatoes evenly over the chicken, then pour the sautéed garlic on top.
- Pour the cream cheese and heavy cream sauce over the chicken and tomatoes, ensuring the chicken is mostly covered.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is tender.
- About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top. Cover and let it melt into the sauce.
- Gently stir and serve the creamy chicken and sauce over cooked rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
Sauté garlic before adding to crockpot to avoid bitterness. Use softened cream cheese for smooth sauce. If sauce is too thin, thicken with cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water) and cook on high for 15 minutes. Avoid overcooking chicken to prevent dryness. Parmesan cheese added at the end enhances flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
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