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Delicious Crockpot Chicken recipe featuring Marry Me Chicken with creamy sauce.

Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

A comforting slow-cooked chicken dish with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and a creamy sauce, perfect for busy nights and special occasions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Choose evenly sized for uniform cooking.
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped Packed in oil for richness preferred.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes Adjust according to spice preference.
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth Can substitute with vegetable broth.
  • 1/2 cup low-fat cream cheese Dairy-free option available.
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • to taste Salt and pepper Season after shredding.
  • for garnish Fresh basil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken breasts into the crockpot, spreading them out evenly.
  2. Sprinkle the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, dried oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes over the chicken.
  3. Pour the low-sodium chicken broth over the mixture.
  4. Set your slow cooker to low and let it cook for 4-5 hours.
Cooking
  1. Shred the chicken and stir in the cream cheese and grated parmesan.
  2. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

For extra taste, let cream cheese come to room temperature before stirring. Serve with creamy polenta, buttered egg noodles, or garlic mashed potatoes. Leftovers can be transformed into various dishes like sandwiches or pasta sauce.