Crockpot Marry Me Chicken
Crockpot Marry Me Chicken slow cooks chicken breasts in a creamy herb and sun dried tomato sauce. A perfect special occasion dish that tastes delicious over pasta, rice, or vegetables.
Servings: 4
Calories: 412kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes sliced
- 4 springs fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 8 basil leaves julienned
Instructions
- Season chicken breast with salt and pepper.
- Pour the oil into a skillet and heat it over medium-high heat. Add in the chicken and cook each side for 4 minutes. Transfer the chicken to the crockpot.
- Add the garlic to the pan and cook for one minute. Deglaze the pan with the chicken stock.
- Whisk together the heavy cream and cornstarch in a small bowl. Stir the slurry into the pan and allow it to simmer for 2 minutes. Pour the mixture into the crockpot.
- Mix in the tomatoes, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
- Set the crockpot to low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and top with the basil, and enjoy.
Notes
Storage:
- To Store: Store the leftover Marry Me Chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
- If your sauce turns out too thick, you can add some extra chicken broth until you get a thinner sauce.
- You can use dried thyme instead of fresh time, but you will only need 1/2 teaspoon of the dried thyme.
Nutrition
Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 1125mg | Potassium: 1178mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 825IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 2mg