Can I make this with chicken thighs instead of breasts?

Absolutely! Chicken thighs turn out even juicier and richer—just follow all the same steps. The cooking time won’t change.

Will the sauce curdle if I add the cream too early?

If using a slow cooker that runs very hot, there’s a chance the cream could separate. For guaranteed silky results, add the cream during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Is it possible to cook this on high to save time?

It’s not recommended. Cooking on high can cause the sauce to scorch or separate. For the best creamy consistency and tender chicken, stick with low and slow.

Can I use half-and-half or milk instead of heavy cream?

While you can swap in half-and-half, the sauce won’t be quite as rich and may be a bit thinner. Milk is not recommended, as it tends to curdle and won’t deliver the same luxurious flavor or texture.

Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken Recipe

Description

Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, flavor-packed slow cooker dish featuring tender seared chicken breasts, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, and aromatic Italian seasonings in a rich, luscious sauce. This deluxe comfort food recipe is perfect for easy weeknight dinners or special occasions, delivering unforgettable flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons butter

For the Sauce

1 1/2 cups chicken broth
3 Tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup heavy cream
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (drained)
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
10 fresh basil leaves, chopped

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Instructions

Make the Seasoning and Season Chicken: In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Season both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with the mixture.
Sear the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and butter and let the butter melt completely. Sear the chicken breasts on both sides until golden brown, then remove them from the heat. Note: You only want to brown the chicken, not cook it through. Keep the oil and butter in the pan for later use.
Prepare the Sauce Base: In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth and cornstarch until smooth with no lumps. Pour this mixture into the bottom of an 8-quart slow cooker.
Add Flavor to the Sauce: Whisk in heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and paprika into the slow cooker.
Add Chicken and Pan Drippings: Place the seared chicken breasts into the slow cooker. Pour in the reserved olive oil and butter from the pan for extra flavor.
Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Slow Cook: Top each piece of chicken with the chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours (do not cook on HIGH to prevent scorching the sauce).
Finish the Sauce and Serve: Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker. Whisk in the freshly grated parmesan cheese until well combined. Add the chicken back, spoon sauce over the top, garnish with fresh chopped basil, and serve immediately.

Notes

If your slow cooker runs hot (boils or curdles cream), add the heavy cream in the last 30 minutes of cooking to prevent curdling.
Do not cook on high, as it increases the risk of the sauce scorching or separating.
For time savings, try the stovetop version of Marry Me Chicken if needed.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
Calories: 688 kcal
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 1466 mg
Fat: 44 g
Saturated Fat: 20 g
Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 17 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 56 g
Cholesterol: 209 mg