Description
Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, comforting main course that feels restaurant-worthy and easy to make at home. Tender chicken breasts simmer in sun-dried tomato garlic cream with Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and fresh herbs for a luxurious, swoon-worthy dish—perfect for date nights, celebrations, or a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- Optional: chopped basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and lightly sear chicken on both sides for color.
- Place chicken in the crockpot.
- Add chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or until chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Spoon creamy sauce over the chicken before serving and garnish if desired.
- Serve warm over pasta, rice, or with roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Use heavy cream for a rich sauce; half-and-half can be substituted for a lighter version.
- For faster timing, sear chicken and simmer on stovetop with sauce until thickened.
- Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil add extra flavor; drain if desired.
- Leftovers store refrigerated 2–3 days; reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
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