Crockpot Marry Me Chicken
Tender chicken slow-cooked in a creamy sun-dried tomato parmesan sauce. An easy dump-and-go dinner the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Fresh basil, for serving
Instructions
- Season the chicken with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Optional: sear in a hot skillet 2 minutes per side.
- Place chicken in the slow cooker. Top with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes, then pour in the broth and heavy cream.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 1/2 hours, until the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Stir in the cream cheese and parmesan. Cover and cook 15 more minutes until melted and creamy.
- Stir in the spinach until wilted. Top with fresh basil and serve over pasta, rice or mashed potatoes.
Notes
Add dairy at the end so the sauce stays smooth. To thicken, stir in 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water for the last 15 minutes.
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