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Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken

  • Author: Avery
  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes - 7 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This irresistible Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken lives up to its romantic name with tender, juicy chicken bathed in a rich, creamy tomato basil sauce. The slow cooker does all the work while you go about your day, creating a restaurant-quality meal that’s so delicious it might just inspire a proposal! With its perfect blend of Italian herbs, tangy tomatoes, and luxurious cream, this one-pot wonder is comfort food at its finest.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • Cooked pasta or rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together the diced tomatoes, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the mixture over the chicken in the crock pot, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the crock pot and shred it using two forks.
  6. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil into the sauce in the crock pot, mixing well.
  7. Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot and stir to combine with the sauce.
  8. Serve over cooked pasta or rice, garnished with additional basil if desired.

Notes

For extra richness, add 2 tablespoons of cream cheese in step 6. If you prefer whole chicken breasts instead of shredded, reduce cooking time slightly and check for doneness at 5-6 hours on low. Fresh herbs make a big difference – try adding fresh oregano or thyme along with the basil.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
  • Calories: 480 kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 45g
  • Cholesterol: 145mg

Keywords: crock pot chicken, marry me chicken, creamy chicken, slow cooker, Italian chicken, comfort food, easy dinner

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