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Close-up of creamy Crockpot Marry Me Chicken pasta, garnished with sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and fresh basil in a white fluted bowl.

Crockpot Marry Me Chicken: An Easy & Flavorful Slow Cooker Recipe

This slow cooker recipe features tender chicken breasts seasoned and seared, then simmered in a creamy, flavorful sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, finished with Parmesan and fresh basil. It's an easy and delicious meal perfect for any weeknight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless (about 2 pounds)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.75 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream warmed slightly (double cream in the UK)
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves chopped

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Slow Cooker
  • Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet, then sear chicken until lightly golden. Transfer chicken and any pan juices to the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, whisk chicken stock with cornstarch, minced garlic, crushed red pepper, oregano, and thyme. Pour this mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
Cooking
  1. Top each chicken breast with the chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 1.5-2 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Finishing
  1. Remove the chicken to a plate and keep it warm. Stir the warmed heavy cream and grated parmesan into the hot liquid in the slow cooker until the sauce is smooth. Return the chicken to the sauce, spoon sauce over the top, and let it rest for 5-10 minutes on the "warm" setting.
  2. Garnish generously with fresh chopped basil before serving your Crockpot Marry Me Chicken.

Notes

For extra depth of flavor, consider using chicken thighs instead of breasts, adjusting cooking time as needed. Ensure cream is warmed slightly before adding to prevent curdling to maintain a smooth sauce.