Description
Marry Me Chicken delivers irresistible Italian-inspired comfort straight from your slow cooker, promising a romantic dinner that melts hearts faster than its rich parmesan cream sauce. Juicy chicken bathed in sun-dried tomatoes and herbs guarantees you’ll want seconds before the first bite is finished.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dairy and Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
Herbs, Spices, and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken breasts with salt and pepper, ensuring even seasoning on both sides.
- Create a velvety sauce by thoroughly whisking together chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, dried herbs, and optional red pepper flakes until completely smooth and well-integrated.
- Arrange seasoned chicken breasts in the slow cooker’s base, creating a single layer without overlapping.
- Cascade the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken, completely covering each piece to guarantee maximum flavor infusion.
- Scatter sun-dried tomatoes across the top of the sauce-coated chicken, distributing them uniformly for balanced taste.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and initiate cooking on low temperature for approximately 4 hours or high temperature for 2 hours, monitoring until chicken reaches precise internal temperature of 165°F.
- During the final half-hour of cooking, gently incorporate butter into the sauce, stirring until completely melted and creating a luxurious, silky texture.
- Carefully transfer chicken to serving platter, ladling the rich, creamy sauce directly over the meat.
- Enhance presentation by delicately garnishing with fresh basil or parsley, adding a vibrant touch of color and herbaceous aroma.
- Accompany the dish with complementary sides like pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables to complete the meal.
Notes
- Tender chicken works best when using fresh, boneless, skinless chicken breasts of similar thickness to ensure even cooking.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes; less for mild, more for spicy lovers who enjoy a gentle kick.
- Prevent dry chicken by avoiding overcooking; use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature precisely at 165°F for perfect moisture.
- Transform into dairy-free version by substituting heavy cream with coconut milk and using nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan cheese for similar creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 558
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 161mg