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Close-up handheld smartphone photo of succulent Marry Me Chicken breast chunks in a matte black crockpot with orange-tinted cream sauce. (Marry Me Chicken)
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Marry Me Chicken: The Ultimate Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe

This Marry Me Chicken features succulent chicken breast chunks in a thick, glossy parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil. A slow-cooked, one-pot meal that is perfect for romantic dinners or cozy family nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Recipe Ingredients
  • 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts 907g, cut into large chunks
  • 2 tbsp Sun-dried Tomato Oil 30ml, reserved from the jar
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream 240ml
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth 240ml
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese 50g, freshly grated
  • 1/2 cup Sun-dried Tomatoes 75g, oil-packed and sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil 10g, chopped
  • 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes 2g
  • To taste Salt and Cracked Black Pepper

Equipment

  • 1 6-quart Slow Cooker Matte black ceramic preferred for visual style
  • 1 Large Skillet For searing the chicken

Method
 

Prep and Sear
  1. Heat the sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken chunks with salt and pepper, then sear until a light golden crust forms (2-3 minutes per side).
  2. Transfer the seared chicken chunks into the ceramic crockpot insert.
Slow Cooking
  1. Whisk chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet to pick up browned bits. Pour over the chicken in the slow cooker. Add garlic and sliced sun-dried tomatoes.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender and succulent with visible fibers.
Final Finish
  1. Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes thick and glossy with a slight orange-red tint.
  2. Top with chopped fresh basil, crushed red pepper flakes, and extra cracked black pepper before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalProtein: 41gFat: 32gFiber: 2g

Notes

Pat chicken dry before searing to ensure a golden crust.
Always use freshly grated parmesan for a smooth, glossy sauce consistency.
Keyword crockpot chicken,Marry Me Chicken,slow cooker chicken

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