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Creamy Crockpot Marry Me Chicken with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh herbs, and Parmesan sauce in a slow cooker

Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

Tender chicken breasts slow‑cooked in a rich, creamy sun‑dried tomato sauce—so delicious they might inspire a proposal!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings & Base
  • 1.5 cups low‑sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp sun‑dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
Creamy Sauce
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or sour cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening) dissolved in cold water
Finishing
  • fresh basil or parsley, chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. In a hot skillet, sear for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden.
  2. In the slow cooker, whisk together chicken broth, garlic, and cornstarch slurry (if using). Add the seared chicken and spread sun‑dried tomatoes on top.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours (about 195 minutes), until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  4. About 10 minutes before serving, stir in heavy cream (or sour cream) and Parmesan. If needed, thicken with the slurry and heat until bubbly.
  5. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve over pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or spaghetti squash.

Notes

This slow‑cooker version delivers that creamy, garlicky goodness with minimal effort. Searing the chicken enhances flavor. For a lighter twist, use cottage cheese blended in place of heavy cream. Leftovers keep for 3–4 days—reheat gently to preserve creaminess.