Description
Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken is a tender, creamy dish featuring juicy chicken pieces slow-cooked in a rich sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, cream cheese, and Parmesan. This flavorful, hands-off recipe is indulgent yet practical, making it perfect for weeknights or family dinners. With its creamy texture and bold tomato flavor, this dish proves that comforting home-cooked meals can taste gourmet with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 650 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 30 g plain flour
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
- 100 g sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 chicken stock cube, crumbled
- 300 ml boiling water
For the Sauce:
- 100 g cream cheese
- 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 15 g fresh basil leaves
Optional Add-ins:
- Red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, or cayenne
- Mushrooms, spinach, or roasted red peppers
Instructions
- Toss chicken pieces in flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Add coated chicken to the slow cooker with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, paprika, stock cube, and boiling water. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2.5–3 hours or LOW for 5–6 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Just before serving, stir in cream cheese, grated Parmesan, and fresh basil. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Notes
- Use high-quality sun-dried tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Stir in cream cheese and Parmesan at the end for maximum creaminess.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour and stock.
- To make it dairy-free, substitute with plant-based cream cheese and vegan Parmesan.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (on HIGH) or 6 hours (on LOW)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg