Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken (+Video)

Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken (+Video)

from thecountrycook.net
385 min
4 servings

Tender, juicy, flavorful chicken made in the Crock Pot - insanely simple too!

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/3 cup chopped sundried tomatoes (drained)
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 10 fresh basil leaves (chopped)

Directions

  1. 1

    Season the chicken on both sides with the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and melt the butter.

  3. 3

    Sear the chicken breasts until golden brown, take the pan off the heat, and set aside.

  4. 4

    Whisk together the chicken broth and cornstarch in a bowl until there are no lumps.

  5. 5

    Add the chicken broth mixture to the bottom of an 8-quart slow cooker.

  6. 6

    Whisk in the heavy cream, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and paprika.

  7. 7

    Place the seared chicken breasts into the slow cooker and pour the olive oil and butter from the pan on top.

  8. 8

    Top each piece of chicken with the chopped-up sundried tomatoes. Place on low for 6-7 hours.

  9. 9

    Take the chicken breasts out and whisk in the parmesan cheese to the sauce. Add the chicken back into the slow cooker, cover with sauce and add the basil, serve immediately.