Ultimate Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken
My Slow Cooker Chicken is tender, creamy, and mostly hands off. One bite and you'll see why this easy meal makes people propose!
Servings 4 People
Calories 549kcal
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ Teaspoons Onion Powder
- Salt and Pepper To Taste
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
For the Sauce
- 1 ½ Teaspoons Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base
- 1 ½ Cups Water
- 3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- 4 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 ½ Teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- ½ Teaspoon Paprika
- Salt and Pepper To Taste
- ½ Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional
- ⅓ Cup Sun Dried Tomatoes Drained and Roughly Chopped
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream Warmed
- ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
- Fresh Basil If Desired, For Garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Season chicken on both sides.
- In a large skillet heat oil and butter over medium high. Sear chicken on both sides until well browned.
- Add Better Than Bouillon to hot water and whisk until combined. Use a small amount to deglaze your skillet scraping up any browned bits.
- Whisk remaining bouillon water mixture with cornstarch and pour into slow cooker.
- Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Add in chicken breasts including any leftover butter/oil/broth mixture from the pan. Top with sun dried tomatoes. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Around 30 minutes before chicken is done stir in heavy cream. After chicken is done remove from slow cooker and stir in cheese. Serve chicken with sauce on its own or over rice or pasta. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 413mg | Potassium: 841mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1472IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 228mg | Iron: 2mg