This 9-ingredient Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken is a gourmet recipe that will taste like it took you hours to cook when it's the easiest meal to make. Thanks to the slow cooker, the prep time is about 15 minutes. The tender chicken shreds beautifully and is smothered in that classic sun-dried tomato cream sauce.
Y'all let me tell you, if you're a fan of Marry Me Chicken, the recipe just got even easier! This is our version in the slow cooker and wow, it doesn't disappoint!
This Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken has just 9 ingredients, many of which you already have at home. It's an affordable cut of meat, boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, and has that signature sun-dried tomato cream sauce.
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We are huge fans of Marry Me Chicken in our house and when I made this recipe, our family was so impressed. It's truly restaurant-quality right in your own kitchen. Using the slow cooker makes the recipe foolproof for cooks of any age - my son is planning to take the recipe to his college apartment and make it there!
If you need some other dinner inspiration, be sure to try our Slow Cooker Hamburger Helper or Crockpot Sausage Tortellini Soup.
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Why You'll Love this Recipe
- Minimal prep time. With just 15 minutes, you can have dinner ready to cook for a stress-free evening.
- Gourmet recipe with no hassle. This chicken truly has all the rich and decadent flavors with no complicated method.
- Family favorite recipe. Anyone will love this recipe if they are a fan of cream sauce, they will want to eat every last bite!
Ingredients
Scroll down to the end of this post for specific ingredient amounts in the recipe card.
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs: Tender chicken that cooks to perfection in the slow cooker.
- Seasoning salt or salt and black pepper: A nice simple seasoning blend of salt, pepper, and garlic usually. I prefer Livias Seasoning Salt.
- Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes: Gives marry me chicken it's signature flavor.
- Italian seasoning: Adds a nice dried herb punch of flavor in each bite.
- Garlic powder: Infuses the dish with sweet garlic notes.
- Crushed red pepper flakes optional: To add some spice if you desire!
- Chicken broth: Helps to make the addicting sauce.
- Heavy cream: Adds the creaminess we all love to each bite.
- Cornstarch: Thickens the sauce to the right consistency.
- Parmesan cheese: Gives salty, cheesy flavors.
- Fresh basil: Optional to add for a bit of freshness.
Tools You'll Need
- Crockpot
- Liquid Measuring Cups
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Large Skillet
- Turner
- Cutting Board
- Chef's Knife
How to Make Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken
- Optional step, season chicken on both sides with seasoning salt or salt and black pepper and sear in a large skillet on high heat, 1-2 minutes per side.
- Pour the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes jar into a large crockpot. Place the tomatoes on a cutting board, and roughly chop them into bite-sized pieces.
- Add the chopped tomatoes to the crockpot along with chicken broth, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), and seasoning salt or salt and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Add the seared or non-seared chicken to the crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, carefully remove the chicken from the crockpot and to plate. Using two forks, pull the chicken apart into large pieces.
- In a bowl, mix together the heavy cream, cornstarch, and grated parmesan. Pour the cream mixture into the crockpot, stirring to combine with the sauce.
- Return the chicken to the crockpot, cover, and allow it to heat through for about 30 minutes on high heat. Taste and adjust the seasonings as desired.
- Once ready, serve the creamy chicken over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Expert Tips
- Sear the chicken before adding it to the crock pot. This is an optional step, but we think it's so worth it! It gives the chicken an extra boost of flavor that's incredible delicious.
- If your sauce is too thin, simple stir together a little bit more cornstarch and water to combine and add to the slow cooker. Allow it to cook and thicken a little longer until it becomes the right consistency.
- Swap the heavy cream for coconut milk. If you need a dairy-free option, you can use full-fat coconut milk instead.
- Boneless chicken works best. It will poach perfectly in the low cooker making the meat easy to shred with so much flavor.
Storage and Make Ahead
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop for a couple of minutes.
You can also freeze the leftovers as well for up to two months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
What to Serve with Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken
With all the delicious sauce this Marry Me Chicken has to offer, you'll want to serve it over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice!
We have an incredible 3 ingredient rice recipe that's so simple, it has been a viral recipe of ours for years.
If you're a mashed potato lover, don't worry, we have our favorite mashed potatoes or our famous Crockpot Mashed Potatoes as well. If you have a second slow cooker, you can truly have a hands-free meal.
FAQs
This step is optional, but we highlight recommend taking the time to do it as it gives the recipe so much more flavor.
You either undercooked or overcooked the chicken. Make sure it's cooked just right for easy shredding.
Six to eight hours is key, make sure the chicken is 165ºF on a meat thermometer.
Yes, it should be almost completely covered by liquid in the slow cooker to cook properly.
More Delicious Slow Cooker Recipes
- Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Apples
- Crock Pot Beef and Noodles
- Slow Cooker Pot Roast
- Crock Pot Pizza Casserole
Crockpot Marry Me Chicken
Ingredients
- 2-2 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1-2 teaspoons seasoning salt or salt and black pepper
- 6.7 ounce jar chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 14.5 ounce can chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Optional Garnish: snipped fresh basil
Instructions
- Optional step, season chicken on both sides with seasoning salt or salt and black pepper and sear in a large skillet on high heat, 1-2 minutes per side.
- Pour the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes jar into a large crockpot. Place the tomatoes on a cutting board, and roughly chop them into bite-sized pieces.
- Add the chopped tomatoes to the crockpot along with chicken broth, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), and seasoning salt or salt and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Add the seared or non-seared chicken to the crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, carefully remove the chicken from the crockpot and to plate. Using two forks, pull the chicken apart into large pieces.
- In a bowl, mix together the heavy cream, cornstarch, and grated parmesan. Pour the cream mixture into the crockpot, stirring to combine with the sauce.
- Return the chicken to the crockpot, cover, and allow it to heat through for about 30 minutes on high heat. Taste and adjust the seasonings as desired.
- Once ready, serve the creamy chicken over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
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Notes
- Sear the chicken before adding it to the crock pot. This is an optional step, but we think it's so worth it! It gives the chicken an extra boost of flavor that's incredible delicious.
- If your sauce is too thin, simple stir together a little bit more cornstarch and water to combine and add to the slow cooker. Allow it to cook and thicken a little longer until it becomes the right consistency.
- Swap the heavy cream for coconut milk. If you need a dairy-free option, you can use full-fat coconut milk instead.
- Boneless chicken works best. It will poach perfectly in the low cooker making the meat easy to shred with so much flavor.
Doug McNeill
If you want a simple method to shred chicken (especially if you have a lot to shred), just put the cooked chicken in a sturdy mixer (I use a Kitchenaid) with the paddle attachment and just turn it on the lowest speed for as little as 10-15 seconds. Longer gives a finer shred if you need chicken capable of being piped into manicotti or used in a burrito. This also works for beef or pulled pork.
Laura Ashley
YES!! That's an excellent way too! So quick and easy 🙂
Elaine C
So delicious. Perfect meal for a cold winter day. Another great recipe!
Laura Ashley
Awwww!! That makes my heart so happy to hear!! Thank you SO much!!!🥰