Go Back
Overhead view of creamy sundried tomato chicken on a plate with pasta
Print Recipe
5 from 5

Marry Me Chicken

This Crockpot Marry Me Chicken features tender, juicy chicken breasts in a rich, creamy sauce with sundried tomatoes and parmesan. Enjoy over pasta or rice for an easy, satisfying weeknight dinner with incredible wow factor!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: creamy tuscan chicken, crockpot marry me chicken, sun dried tomato chicken
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 boneless chicken breasts (1 & 1/2 pounds total)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 & 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 basil leaves , julienned, for garnish
  • cooked linguine or rice, for serving

Instructions

  • Spray a 6 quart crockpot with nonstick spray.
  • Gently pound out the thicker end of each chicken breast so they're an even thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Warm the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the chicken and cook each side for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown. Transfer the chicken to the crockpot.
  • Add the butter to the skillet and once melted, stir in the garlic until fragrant, 20 seconds or so.
  • Deglaze the pan with the chicken stock.
  • Whisk together the heavy cream and cornstarch in a small bowl. Stir the slurry into the skillet and allow it to gently simmer for 2 minutes. Pour the mixture into the crockpot.
  • Mix in the tomatoes, thyme leaves, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F and the chicken is cooked through and tender. (Time can vary based on the size of the chicken breasts.)
  • Stir in the Parmesan cheese. (If the sauce seems overly thick, you can thin it out with a bit of chicken broth.)
  • Serve over cooked pasta or rice with a bit of sauce and top with the fresh basil.

Nutrition

Calories: 537kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 519mg | Potassium: 914mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 944IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 3mg