Tender chicken breast in a rich creamy sauce – you will love this easy marry me chicken crock pot recipe that is so good it may just warrant a marriage proposal!

Marry me chicken is one of the best easy chicken dinner recipes you will ever try. It’s just juicy chicken breasts, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, a heavy cream sauce, and a bit of heat from red pepper flakes.

I love making the marry me chicken on the stovetop but on busy nights, I opt for my trusty crockpot.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Easy to Make: This recipe needs little effort. You just put everything in the slow cooker and let it cook. It’s great for busy weeknights.
• Tasty: This dish is full of flavor. The mix of chicken, creamy sauce, and sundried tomatoes is very yummy.
• Versatile Pairings: You can serve this chicken over pasta, rice, or potatoes. The sauce is creamy, making it perfect to mix with various sides.
• Great for Special Occasions: The Marry Me Chicken is a real crowd-pleaser. It’s perfect for romantic dinners for two, a special occasion, or when you want to impress your friends or family.

Marry Me Chicken Crock Pot Recipe

Ingredients

Here’s everything you’ll need to make the crockpot marry me chicken:

Chicken Breasts – Boneless skinless chicken breasts. You can swap them for chicken thighs.

Garlic – Garlic gives a strong and bold flavor that makes the dish more delicious.

Salt & Black Pepper – To season the chicken breasts.

Olive Oil – Olive oil is used to cook the chicken and garlic.

Red Pepper Flakes & Italian Seasoning

Heavy Cream – Heavy cream brings a luxurious, rich, and velvety texture to the sauce.

Chicken Broth – Chicken broth adds depth and a savory, meaty flavor to the dish, forming the base of the creamy sauce. It is also used to deglaze the pan after cooking the chicken and garlic.

Sundried Tomatoes – Sundried tomatoes offer a concentrated, tangy-sweet tomato flavor that pairs perfectly with the cream and chicken.

Corn Starch – Corn starch makes the sauce thicker so it sticks well to the chicken.

Parmesan Cheese – Parmesan cheese adds a salty, nutty, and slightly sharp flavor that complements the other ingredients, and it also helps thicken the sauce.

How to Make Crockpot Marry Me Chicken 

Here’s how to make this slow cooker marry me chicken recipe step-by-step.

Step 1: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat oil over medium high-heat in a large skillet and fry the chicken on both sides for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Then place it into the crockpot.

Step 2: Add in the garlic, fry for 30 seconds. Then pour in chicken broth. If there are any burnt bits stuck to the pan, scrape them up by deglazing the pan.

Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together corn starch and heavy cream.

Step 4: Add the cream and corn starch mix into your skillet, and whisk until combined with the chicken stock. Cook for 2 minutes to thicken, then pour into the crockpot on top of the chicken breasts.

Step 5: Now that you have the chicken breasts and heavy cream mixture in your crockpot, add in sundried tomatoes, Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes. Set to cook on high for 3-4 hours or 6-7 hours on low.

Step 6: Once the chicken has cooked for 3-4 hours, stir in the parmesan cheese and enjoy. You can also top it with some fresh basil if you like.

Facts and Common Questions

What to serve with crockpot marry me chicken?

Serve this creamy chicken dish with some angel hair pasta, white rice, or cauliflower rice if keto, and with some steamed vegetables.

For more marry me chicken side dish ideas, check out this post on the 21 best marry me chicken sides.

Substitutions:

Here are some alternatives to use in your chicken dish:

Chicken Breasts: You can swap them for boneless, skinless chicken thighs for more flavor and tenderness or even chicken tenderloins. If you want a vegetarian option, consider using firm tofu or seitan.

Garlic: If fresh garlic isn’t available, you can use garlic powder or minced garlic from a jar.

Olive Oil: Canola oil, sunflower oil, or even butter can be used in place of olive oil.

Red Pepper Flakes & Italian Seasoning: If you don’t have Italian seasoning, you can make your own with a mix of oregano, basil, rosemary, and thyme. For the heat, you could use cayenne pepper instead of red pepper flakes.

Heavy Cream: If you don’t have heavy cream, you can use a mixture of milk and butter, or for a non-dairy option, full-fat coconut milk.

Chicken Broth: Vegetable broth or beef broth can be used instead of chicken broth. You can also use chicken stock.

Sundried Tomatoes: Fresh diced tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, or canned tomatoes can be used if sundried tomatoes aren’t available.

Corn Starch: Flour can be used as a thickening agent instead of corn starch.

Parmesan Cheese: You can substitute parmesan cheese with other hard cheeses like Romano or Asiago, or for a non-dairy option, use nutritional yeast for a similar umami flavor.

Storage Instructions:

Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

I do not recommend freezing this meal.

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Easy Marry Me Chicken Crock Pot Recipe

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Marry Me Chicken Crockpot Recipe: Fall in love with tender chicken breast in a rich creamy sauce with sundried tomatoes. This easy chicken dinner recipe comes together with simple ingredients and minimal prep work to create a dish so delicious, it may just get you a marriage proposal!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 3 hours

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 medium sized chicken breasts (skinless)
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves of garlic minced
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp corn starch
• 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil (drained)
• 1 tsp Italian herbs
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet and fry the chicken on both sides for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Then place it into the crockpot.
2. Add in the garlic, and fry for 30 seconds. Then pour in chicken broth. If there are any burnt bits stuck to the pan, scrape them up by deglazing the pan.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and heavy cream.
4. Add the cream and cornstarch mix into your skillet, and whisk until combined with the chicken stock. Cook for 2 minutes to thicken, then pour into the crockpot on top of the chicken breasts.
5. Now that you have the chicken breasts and heavy cream mixture in your crockpot, add sundried tomatoes, Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes. Set to cook on high for 3-4 hours or 6-7 hours on low.
6. Once the chicken has cooked for 3-4 hours, stir in the parmesan cheese and enjoy. You can also top it with some fresh basil if you like.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 391Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 1513mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 41g

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About the author, Clary Kingsley I'm a DIY-loving millennial with a passion for cozy home decor and cooking healthy, mouthwatering meals. My adventurous spirit leads me to explore creative ways of making money online, like selling printables and crafts. Join me on this exciting journey as I share my enthusiasm and zest for life!