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Crockpot marry me chicken with creamy parmesan sauce and sun-dried tomatoes served over rice

Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

Tender chicken breasts in a creamy parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, made easy in your slow cooker
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 5 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 425
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4-5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 6-7 oz each, similar size for even cooking
  • 1 packet Italian seasoning mix
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth low-sodium preferred
  • 3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed, drained and chopped
  • 3/4 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped

Equipment

  • 4-6 quart crockpot or slow cooker
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Meat thermometer
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken breasts thoroughly dry with paper towels, then season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and paprika. Arrange them in a single layer at the bottom of your 4-6 quart crockpot without overlapping.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes until smooth and well combined. Pour this creamy mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
  3. Scatter the drained and chopped sun-dried tomatoes over the sauce, distributing them evenly. Cover your crockpot with the lid and set it to low heat. Cook for 3.5-4 hours, checking temperature at 3 hours for smaller breasts or 3.5 hours for larger ones until chicken reaches 165 degrees F internally.
  4. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the grated parmesan cheese, mixing it gently throughout the sauce. If sauce seems thin, remove the lid for the final 15-20 minutes. Let it continue cooking so the cheese melts completely.
  5. Just before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Sprinkle fresh chopped basil over the top and serve with plenty of sauce over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.

Notes

Store in airtight container for up to 4 days. Freezes well for up to 3 months (undercook by 15 minutes if freezing). Chicken thighs can be substituted with reduced cooking time of 2.5-3 hours. Use 50% microwave power when reheating to prevent sauce separation.