Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken
Slow cooker marry me chicken is an Italian-inspired recipe made with tender, juicy chicken slow-cooked in a seasoned, rich, buttery cream sauce with sundried tomatoes and basil. It’s fancy enough for a special occasion but easy enough to make throughout the week. Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a tasty meal everyone will devour!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 breasts (1.5-2 lbs))
- salt & pepper (to taste)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ cups chicken stock
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup sundried tomatoes (sliced into strips)
- 4 tablespoons butter (cubed)
- basil (for garnish)
Directions
- 1
Trim any fat from the chicken breasts and season both sides with salt & pepper.
- 2
In a large skillet over medium high heat, add a turn of olive oil. Once heated, add the seasoned chicken and brown each side for about 2 minutes per side. You are not looking to cook the chicken through, just to add color and lock in juices.
- 3
Place the seared chicken in the basin of a 6 quart slow cooker.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken stock, cornstarch, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and paprika.
- 5
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken.
- 6
Top with the sundried tomatoes and cubed butter.
- 7
Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- 8
Garnish with chopped basil and serve over cooked pasta.