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Creamy Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Dinner

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A rich and flavorful slow cooker chicken dish with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and a creamy Parmesan sauce that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 to 2 pounds)
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat dry chicken breasts and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and chicken broth. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to marry flavors and slightly reduce broth.
  4. Place seasoned chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour garlic-tomato-broth mixture evenly over the chicken.
  5. Sprinkle Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes (if using) over the chicken and sauce.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is tender. Avoid lifting the lid frequently.
  7. About 30 minutes before serving, add heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese to the slow cooker. Gently stir to combine without shredding the chicken. Cover and cook on low for remaining 30 minutes until sauce thickens.
  8. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley before serving.

Notes

Add cream and cheese late in cooking to prevent curdling. Brown garlic before adding to crockpot for better flavor. Avoid stirring too much during cooking to keep chicken tender. If sauce is too thin, simmer on stovetop or thicken with cornstarch slurry. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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