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Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

This slow cooker Marry Me Chicken is creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor. Juicy chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a garlicky broth with sun-dried tomatoes and Italian herbs, then finished ...
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 339
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless (about 2 pounds))
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ cup Sundried tomatoes (packed in oil, chopped)
  • 1 cup heavy cream ((double cream in the UK) warmed slightly)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves (chopped)

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
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  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat, then sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly golden. Transfer to the slow cooker along with any leftover butter and juices from the skillet. To skip the searing step, put the seasoned chicken straight into the slow cooker and leave out the olive oil and butter.
  3. In a bowl, whisk chicken stock with cornstarch, garlic, crushed red pepper, oregano, and thyme. Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  4. Top each chicken breast with the chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours or on HIGH for 1½ to 2 hours, until the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer. Keep the lid on while it cooks.
  5. Remove chicken to a plate and keep warm. Stir heavy cream and parmesan into the hot liquid in the slow cooker until smooth.
  6. Return the chicken to the sauce, spoon sauce over the top, and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes on the WARM setting.
  7. Garnish with basil before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 23gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 691mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g

Notes

Searing the chicken breasts before adding them to the slow cooker enhances the dish's overall flavor and texture. This technique creates a Maillard reaction, which develops complex, savory notes that infuse into the chicken and sauce throughout the cooking process.

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