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Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken

Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken- a meal so good it’s worthy of a proposal. Tender chicken breasts are cooked in

  • Serves 4

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Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken

This recipe is very similar to Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken, another slow cooker chicken recipe I really love.

How To Serve Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken

Serve this rich and creamy chicken dish over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes with a side of roasted vegetables or a garden salad with Creamy Italian Dressing for a tasty crowd-pleasing meal.

Marry Me Chicken in a slow cooker.
Ingredients neeeded for recipe.

Ingredients Needed

Only simple ingredients are needed for this recipe and they marry together perfectly to create a perfectly scrumptious meal.

  • Olive Oil
  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts– chicken thighs can be substituted but they take slightly longer to cook.
  • Cornstarch– helps thicken the sauce.
  • Chicken Broth
  • Heavy Cream– you can use half-and-half to reduce the fat but the sauce won’t be as rich.
  • Garlic Cloves
  • Pepper, Italian seasoning, Paprika, Onion Powder, and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • Butter
  • Sun-Dried Tomatoes– I use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, but you can use regular sun-dried tomatoes.

Equipment Needed

A 6-quart slow cooker is the perfect size for cooking this recipe. I use the Hamilton Beach 6-Quart Set & Forget Programmable Slow Cooker.

Chicken in nonstick skillet.

Cooking Time

The chicken will take 4 to 5 hours on LOW or 2 1/2 to 3 hours on HIGH, but cooking time can vary greatly between slow cookers.

Note: While you can cook this recipe on HIGH, I prefer to cook chicken breasts on LOW in the slow cooker. I find the HIGH setting can make the chicken a little tough.

Sauce being poured over chicken in slow cooker.

How To Thicken The Sauce

If the sauce isn’t thick enough, transfer it to a saucepan and add a cornstarch slurry (2 teaspoons of cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of cold water). Bring to a simmer for a few minutes.

Recipe Tips

You can skip browning the chicken and add it directly to the slow cooker. Browning the chicken just adds a little extra flavor.

Leave the crushed red pepper flakes out if you don’t want any heat.

Storage

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days and reheated in a microwave.

Marry Me Chicken over pasta.

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Recipe

Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken

Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken- a meal so good it's worthy of a proposal. Tender chicken breasts are cooked in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. Such a simple and delicious slow cooker recipe.

  • Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 tablespoons butter (cut into slivers)
  • 1/2 cup slivered sundried tomatoes (packed in oil)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a nonstick skillet. When hot, add chicken and cook for a few minutes per side to brown.

  2. 2

    Transfer chicken to a greased 6-quart or larger slow cooker.

  3. 3

    Place cornstarch in a large bowl. Whisk in the chicken broth. Stir in the heavy cream, garlic, black pepper, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, onion powder, and crushed red pepper flakes. Pour over chicken.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle the butter slivers and sun-dried tomatoes over the chicken.

  5. 5

    Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours or on HIGH for 3 hours.

Notes

Blot as much oil as you can off the sun-dried tomatoes. If you can’t find sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, you can use regular sun-dried tomatoes. If sauce is not thick enough, transfer it to a saucepan. Stir together 1/2 tablespoon of cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water. Stir it into the sauce and bring to a boil for 1 minute. I recommend cooking chicken breasts on LOW in the slow cooker if possible. The HIGH easily overcooks them and makes them dry and tough. Nutritional info is provided as a guide only and will vary based on brands of products used. Not to be used for specific dietary needs.

Equipment

  • 6-quart slow cooker

Nutrition

  • Calories537 kcal
  • Carbohydrates18 g
  • Protein29 g
  • Fat40 g
  • Saturated Fat22 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat12 g
  • Trans Fat0.5 g
  • Cholesterol171 mg
  • Sodium876 mg
  • Potassium1012 mg
  • Fiber2 g
  • Sugar7 g
  • Vitamin A1712 IU
  • Vitamin C8 mg
  • Calcium87 mg
  • Iron2 mg

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