Description
A creamy and flavorful slow-cooked version of the popular Marry Me Chicken, featuring tender chicken breasts in a rich sauce made with heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup drained sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Generously season the boneless, skinless chicken breasts on both sides with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned chicken breasts for 3-5 minutes per side until they are lightly browned. The chicken does not need to be cooked through at this stage.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the all-purpose flour to create a roux, cooking for 1 minute while stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, then the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning until the sauce is smooth.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for a few minutes until it begins to thicken.
- Pour the thickened sauce into the bottom of your crockpot. Arrange the seared chicken breasts on top of the sauce.
- Evenly distribute the chopped sun-dried tomatoes over the chicken.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours, or on LOW for 5-6 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C).
- Garnish with fresh chopped basil leaves before serving. This dish pairs wonderfully with pasta.
Notes
- This dish pairs wonderfully with pasta.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.