Marry Me Chicken

why make this recipe

This dish is creamy, simple, and full of flavor. It cooks in a crockpot with little work. You can make it on a busy day and still serve a nice meal. Many people like the sun-dried tomatoes and cream sauce.

introduction

Marry Me Chicken cooks slow and stays tender. The sauce is rich and savory. You can serve it with pasta, rice, or bread. For a pasta twist try Marry Me Chicken pasta to use the sauce with noodles.

how to make Marry Me Chicken

Season the chicken and place it in the crockpot. Mix the sun-dried tomatoes, cream, broth, and spices in a bowl. Pour the mix over the chicken and cook. The chicken soaks up the sauce and becomes very tender. Finish with fresh basil.

Ingredients :

• 4 chicken breasts
• 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh basil for garnish

Directions :

1. Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
2. In a bowl, mix together the sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
4. Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
5. Serve garnished with fresh basil.

how to serve Marry Me Chicken

Serve it over cooked pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. Spoon extra sauce over the top. Add a side salad or steamed vegetables. Garnish with fresh basil or grated Parmesan.

how to store Marry Me Chicken

Let the chicken cool to room temperature. Put it in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can freeze it up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave until warm.

tips to make Marry Me Chicken

• Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for even cooking.
• If sauce is thin, simmer it on the stove for a few minutes to thicken.
• Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for more flavor, drain before use.
• Taste and add salt and pepper at the end.
• Cook on low if you have time; the chicken will be more tender.

variation (if any)

• Add spinach or mushrooms to the crockpot for extra veggies.
• Stir in grated Parmesan for a richer sauce.
• Use chicken thighs if you want more fat and flavor.
• Add red pepper flakes for a little heat.
• Swap heavy cream for half-and-half for a lighter sauce (it will be less thick).

FAQs

Q: Can I use frozen chicken breasts?
A: Yes, but add extra cooking time. Make sure the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature.

Q: Can I make this on the stove instead of a crockpot?
A: Yes. Brown the chicken in a pan, add the sauce, and simmer on low until cooked and tender.

Q: Can I use jarred sun-dried tomatoes in oil?
A: Yes. Drain them first or add less broth if you want a thicker sauce.

Q: How do I thicken the sauce quickly?
A: Remove the chicken and simmer the sauce on the stove. Stir in a small mix of cornstarch and water if needed.

Conclusion

For the original version and more tips, see Marry Me Chicken – Little Sunny Kitchen.

Marry Me Chicken

A creamy and flavorful chicken dish cooked in a crockpot, perfect for busy days.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 hours hrs

Total Time 6 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 600

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken breasts Boneless, skinless for even cooking.
• 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes Use oil-packed for more flavor, drained before use.
• 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
• 1 cup chicken broth Use less if using oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes.
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper To taste.
• Fresh basil For garnish.

Method

 

Preparation

1. Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
2. In a bowl, mix together the sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.

Cooking

1. Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Serving

1. Serve garnished with fresh basil.
2. Can be served over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. Spoon extra sauce over the top.

Notes

Let the chicken cool to room temperature before storing. It can be refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.