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A delicious plate of Crockpot Marry Me Chicken garnished with herbs.

Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

Tender chicken in a creamy parmesan and sun-dried tomato sauce, perfect for busy weeknights and special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts Thighs can be used for a more forgiving texture.
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Freshly grated parmesan gives best results.
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese Use freshly grated for best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil or drained from dry-packed Rehydrate dry-packed in warm water or use more broth.
  • 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • to taste Salt and pepper Adjust to taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the bottom of the crockpot.
  3. In a blender or food processor, add the softened cream cheese, parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, and chicken broth. Blend until smooth.
  4. Pour the cheese mixture evenly over the chicken, ensuring it's mostly covered.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  2. Remove the chicken to a cutting board, shred or slice, and return it to the crockpot. Stir to coat with the sauce.
  3. Set the crockpot to warm and let sit for 10 minutes to thicken before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 45gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 600mgSugar: 2g

Notes

Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days. For freezing, use a freezer-safe container, and thaw before reheating.

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