Description
Creamy, herb-infused marry me chicken promises romantic dinner magic in your slow cooker. Rich parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and tender chicken create an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dairy:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Herbs, Spices, and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Position the chicken evenly across the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring no overlapping.
- Generously sprinkle dried herbs and seasonings over the entire chicken surface, creating a uniform coating.
- Pour broth carefully around the chicken, allowing liquid to settle without disturbing the seasoning layer.
- Distribute minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes across and around the chicken pieces for balanced flavor distribution.
- Cover slow cooker and set temperature to low, allowing chicken to simmer gently for 4-5 hours until meat becomes tender and fully cooked.
- During the final 30 minutes of cooking, gently pour cream and sprinkle parmesan cheese over the chicken, letting ingredients meld together.
- Softly stir the developing sauce, encouraging ingredients to combine and create a rich, creamy consistency.
- Once sauce reaches desired thickness, remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Delicately garnish with freshly chopped basil leaves for a vibrant, aromatic finish.
- Plate the chicken over your preferred accompaniment like pasta, rice, or roasted potatoes, ensuring each serving includes sauce and herbs.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is fully thawed before slow cooking to prevent uneven heating and potential bacterial growth.
- Swap heavy cream with coconut milk or Greek yogurt for a lighter, dairy-free alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels before seasoning to help spices adhere better and promote more even browning.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium broth and monitoring salt content in added ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg