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The Ultimate Creamy Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe

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4.6 from 74 reviews
  • Author: Zoe
  • Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes to 7 hours 15 minutes (LOW) or 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes (HIGH)
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Ultimate Creamy Crockpot Marry Me Chicken is a rich, flavorful dish featuring tender, shredded chicken breasts slow-cooked in a luscious creamy Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasonings. Perfect for an effortless weeknight dinner, this recipe delivers a comforting, restaurant-quality meal with minimal hands-on time.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Sauce

  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Thickening Agent

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (for slurry)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly spread out for uniform cooking.
  2. Mix Sauce Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, cream cheese cubes, heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until mostly combined and smooth.
  3. Add Sauce to Slow Cooker: Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker, covering the meat completely.
  4. Slow Cook Chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked through and tender enough to shred easily.
  5. Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them thoroughly using two forks. Return the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker to absorb the sauce.
  6. Add Cornstarch Slurry: Stir the cornstarch mixed with cold water (slurry) into the sauce in the slow cooker. Mix well to combine evenly.
  7. Thicken Sauce: Cook on HIGH for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your preferred consistency.
  8. Serve: Serve the creamy Parmesan chicken immediately over your choice of pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a hearty and satisfying meal.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts for juicier results.
  • Adjust the Italian seasoning to your taste or use fresh herbs if available.
  • For a dairy-free version, experiment with cream cheese and Parmesan substitutes, but the texture will differ.
  • Ensure the cornstarch slurry is mixed well to avoid lumps in the sauce.
  • This dish pairs wonderfully with garlic bread and steamed vegetables.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 to 7 hours on LOW or 3 to 4 hours on HIGH plus 15 minutes thickening
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: crockpot marry me chicken, creamy chicken, slow cooker chicken recipe, parmesan chicken, easy dinner, creamy sauce chicken

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