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Crockpot Marry Me Chicken in a cast-iron skillet with creamy sun-dried tomato parmesan sauce topped with fresh basil

Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

Tender slow-cooked chicken breasts in a rich, creamy sun-dried tomato and parmesan sauce. A simple dump-and-go dinner that tastes like a restaurant meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts about 4 large breasts
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil drained and chopped
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream full-fat recommended
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil chopped

Equipment

  • 6-quart slow cooker
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Two forks for shredding

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl. Rub the seasoning all over both sides of each chicken breast until fully coated.
  2. Place the seasoned chicken in a single layer at the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Scatter the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes on top. Pour the chicken broth around the sides of the chicken.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours. Check at the lower end of the time range. Chicken is done when it shreds easily and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  4. Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks, or remove it to a cutting board, shred it, and return it to the pot.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. If the sauce seems thin, leave the lid off and let it sit on WARM for 10 minutes.
  6. Turn off the slow cooker and stir in the fresh chopped basil. Let sit uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes to thicken. Serve hot over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Notes

Use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for the best flavor. Always use freshly grated Parmesan for a smooth sauce. Reheat leftovers gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.