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Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken

Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken

Tender, juicy, flavorful Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken that is insanely simple to prepare.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 688 kcal

Equipment

  • Crock Pot
  • skillet

Ingredients
  

For the chicken

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter

For the sauce

  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup heavy cream READ NOTES BELOW FIRST!
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, drained
  • ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 6-8 pieces fresh basil leaves, chopped

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together: ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Season chicken breasts on both sides with the seasoning mix.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and butter, allowing the butter to melt.
  • Sear the chicken breasts on both sides until golden brown, then remove from heat and set aside.
  • Whisk together chicken broth and cornstarch until there are no lumps.
  • Add the chicken broth mixture to the bottom of a slow cooker.
  • Whisk in heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and paprika.
  • Place the seared chicken breasts into the slow cooker and pour the olive oil and butter from the pan on top.
  • Top each piece of chicken with chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • When finished, remove chicken and whisk in parmesan cheese. Return chicken to slow cooker, cover with sauce, and garnish with basil before serving.

Notes

Important notes regarding the use of heavy cream to prevent it from curdling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 688kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 42gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 870mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chicken, Comfort Food, Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken, Dinner Recipe, easy chicken recipe, slow cooker chicken
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