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Close-up of creamy Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken topped with sun-dried tomatoes and parsley.

Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken

Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken is an easy comfort food dinner with juicy chicken simmered in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce with sun dried tomatoes and herbs. This cozy slow cooker meal delivers rich flavor with minimal prep and pairs perfectly with pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
For Thickening
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Skillet
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Sear the chicken for 2 minutes per side until lightly golden.
  3. Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker.
  4. Add garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, sun dried tomatoes, thyme, and basil to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  6. In a small bowl whisk together cornstarch and water until smooth.
  7. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker during the final 20 minutes of cooking to thicken the sauce slightly.
  8. Spoon the creamy sauce over the chicken and garnish with chopped parsley before serving. Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F before serving.

Notes

Serve this creamy chicken over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice to soak up every bit of the rich garlic parmesan sauce.