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Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

  • Author: Avery
  • Total Time: About 6–7 hours
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (if served over rice, potatoes, or gluten-free pasta)

Description

This Crockpot Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, dreamy tomato basil chicken that practically guarantees love at first bite. Tender seared chicken breasts slowly simmer in a rich tomato, garlic, and Italian herb cream sauce until fall-apart tender. Finished with fresh basil and Parmesan, it’s effortless enough for weeknights but special enough for date night.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 can (14.5 oz / 410 g) diced tomatoes, with juices
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped (plus extra for serving, optional)
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
  • Cooked pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts in a single layer and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden (they do not need to cook through).
  3. Transfer the seared chicken to the bottom of the crockpot in an even layer.
  4. Pour the entire can of diced tomatoes, including the juices, over the chicken in the crockpot.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and Italian seasoning until well combined.
  6. Pour the cream mixture evenly over the chicken and tomatoes in the crockpot.
  7. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is very tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  8. Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot. Stir gently until the shredded chicken is fully coated in the creamy tomato sauce.
  9. Stir in the chopped fresh basil just before serving, reserving a little for garnish if you like.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
  11. Serve the creamy tomato basil chicken over hot cooked pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. Garnish with extra fresh basil and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

  • If your sauce looks thin, remove the lid for the last 20–30 minutes of cooking on HIGH to let it reduce slightly.
  • For a smoother sauce, use crushed tomatoes instead of diced, or blend part of the sauce before adding the shredded chicken back in.
  • Adjust seasoning at the end; slow cooking can mellow flavors, so a final pinch of salt or extra basil can really brighten the dish.
  • This recipe thickens as it cools. If reheating leftovers, thin with a splash of cream, milk, or chicken broth.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6–7 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooker / Crockpot
  • Cuisine: American-Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 480 kcal (approximate)
  • Sugar: 6 g (approximate)
  • Sodium: 650 mg (approximate, will vary with salt added and canned tomatoes)
  • Fat: 32 g (approximate)
  • Saturated Fat: 17 g (approximate)
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14 g (approximate)
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14 g (approximate, without pasta/rice)
  • Fiber: 2 g (approximate)
  • Protein: 38 g (approximate)
  • Cholesterol: 175 mg (approximate)

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