Description
Marry Me Chicken is a delectable dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, creamy sauce made from garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, accented with a hint of spice from red pepper flakes. Cooked slowly in a crock pot, this dish develops deep flavors and a tender texture that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and sear until golden brown on both sides. Transfer to crock pot.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for a minute. Add chicken broth, cream, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Searing the chicken before slow cooking enhances flavor and texture.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes to make the most of the creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 688 kcal
- Fat: 44g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Protein: 56g