Some dinners feel a little extra special, even when they’re made with simple ingredients. This Crockpot Marry Me Chicken is one of those recipes. The chicken cooks low and slow in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, creating a rich, cozy dinner that tastes like it came from a restaurant.
It’s incredibly easy to throw together in the morning, and by dinner time you have tender chicken in a velvety sauce that pairs perfectly with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. It feels indulgent, but it’s made with affordable ingredients you can grab at Aldi.
If you’re looking for an easy crockpot dinner that feels impressive without extra work, this one is always a winner.
Crockpot Marry Me Chicken
Description
This Crockpot Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, slow cooker chicken dinner made with garlic, parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes. The chicken becomes perfectly tender as it cooks in a rich cream sauce, making it an easy yet impressive meal for busy weeknights. Serve it over pasta or rice for a cozy, budget-friendly dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
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Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Add garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Do not stir.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken is very tender.
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Stir in parmesan cheese. Shred chicken if desired, or leave whole.
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Add spinach if using and cook for an additional 10–15 minutes until wilted and sauce thickens slightly.
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Let sit for 5 minutes before serving so the sauce thickens. Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Absolutely delicious! I did half the recipe in one crockpot with chicken, and the other half in another crockpot with chickpeas because I’m vegetarian (and no one else is in my family). Both were incredible! No leftovers!
I’m so happy to hear that you all loved it!! I also loved to hear your vegetarian swap, chickpeas are delicious and are a great source of fiber!