Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken

overhead shot of marry me chicken on a bed of noodles.

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Slow cooker marry me chicken is an Italian-inspired recipe made with tender, juicy chicken slow-cooked in a seasoned, rich, buttery cream sauce with sundried tomatoes and basil. It’s fancy enough for a special occasion but easy enough to make throughout the week. Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a tasty meal everyone will devour!

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 15

Servings servings

Author Melissa Williams

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts about 4 breasts (1.5-2 lbs)
salt & pepper to taste
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup heavy cream
¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ cup sundried tomatoes sliced into strips
4 tablespoons butter cubed
basil for garnish

Instructions

Trim any fat from the chicken breasts and season both sides with salt & pepper.
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt & pepper
In a large skillet over medium high heat, add a turn of olive oil. Once heated, add the seasoned chicken and brown each side for about 2 minutes per side. You are not looking to cook the chicken through, just to add color and lock in juices.
1 Tablespoon olive oil
Place the seared chicken in the basin of a 6 quart slow cooker.
In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken stock, cornstarch, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and paprika.
1 ½ cups chicken stock, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 cup heavy cream, ¼ cup parmesan cheese, 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon paprika
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken.
Top with the sundried tomatoes and cubed butter.
½ cup sundried tomatoes, 4 tablespoons butter
Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
Garnish with chopped basil and serve over cooked pasta.
basil

Notes

If you prefer dark meat, chicken thighs can be used.
Serve over noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.
For added vegetables, add fresh baby spinach in the last 30 minutes of cook time and stir until wilted. Sliced mushrooms can also be added.
Top with chopped basil and additional parmesan cheese.
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Every slow cooker runs differently. Times given are a general recommendation and should be tested in your own slow cooker and adjusted as needed.

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