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Make Them Say ‘Yes’! Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken

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Prepare to be enchanted by this Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken, a dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home!

Ingredients

  • Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (optional substitution)
  • Oil-Packed Sun-Dried Tomatoes
  • Dry-Packed Sun-Dried Tomatoes (optional substitution)
  • Heavy Cream
  • Whipping Cream (optional substitution)
  • Half-and-Half (optional substitution)
  • Evaporated Milk (optional substitution)
  • Cream Cheese (optional substitution)
  • Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
  • Vegetable Broth (optional substitution)
  • Fresh Garlic, minced
  • Italian Seasoning
  • Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
  • Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Olive Oil

Instructions

  1. Pat your boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts) dry with paper towels. Season them generously on both sides with salt and black pepper.
  2. While optional, searing the chicken for a few minutes per side in a hot pan with a tablespoon of olive oil until golden brown is recommended.
  3. Once seared (or simply seasoned, if skipping searing), place the chicken in a single layer at the bottom of your slow cooker insert.
  4. In the same pan you seared the chicken (if applicable), or a small saucepan, add a little more olive oil if needed. Sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add the drained and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the slow cooker around the chicken.
  6. Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth. Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes (if using). If you sautéed the garlic, scrape it into the slow cooker along with any flavorful bits from the pan.
  7. Cover the slow cooker with its lid.
  8. Cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours. The chicken should be incredibly tender and easy to shred with a fork.
  9. Once the chicken is cooked, open the slow cooker. If you plan to shred the chicken, carefully remove it to a cutting board and shred using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  10. Pour in the heavy cream and stir well to combine it with the sauce.
  11. Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until it's melted and incorporated into the sauce.
  12. Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as needed.
  13. Serve your Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken hot, garnished with fresh parsley or basil if desired.

Nutrition

Keywords: Searing the chicken adds depth of flavor. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese during the last 15-30 minutes of cooking to prevent curdling. If the sauce is too thin, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes or whisk in cornstarch for thickening.

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