Marry Me Slow Cooker Chicken (Printable Version)
Slow-cooked chicken breasts in creamy tomato sauce with Parmesan and fresh herbs.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
02 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
08 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
09 - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), drained and sliced
10 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
11 - 1 cup heavy cream
12 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ To Finish
13 - 1/4 cup fresh basil, sliced
14 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper, ensuring even coverage.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly golden for enhanced flavor development.
03 - Transfer seared chicken breasts to the slow cooker, arranging in a single layer.
04 - Whisk together garlic, oregano, thyme, crushed red pepper flakes, sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, and heavy cream until thoroughly combined.
05 - Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly across the top.
06 - Cover and cook on low setting for 3-4 hours, or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and is tender.
07 - Remove chicken from the slow cooker. Stir sauce to combine, then return chicken and coat thoroughly with the sauce.
08 - Garnish with fresh basil slices and additional freshly ground black pepper before serving.
# Top Tips:
01 -
- The sauce develops layers of flavor while you go about your day, coming together with almost no effort
- It looks impressive enough for date night but comes together in minutes
02 -
- Searing the chicken first is not mandatory but adds a depth of flavor that makes this recipe sing
- The sauce thickens as it sits, so do not worry if it looks thin when you first check it
03 -
- Pat the chicken dry before seasoning to help it sear properly
- Low and slow yields the most tender results, so resist the urge to crank up the heat