Crockpot marry me chicken is a creamy, flavor-packed chicken dish that feels a little extra special. Chicken simmers in a rich, cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, red pepper flakes, and basil. This is the kind of recipe that tastes like it took hours of effort, but the slow cooker does most of the work for you. It’s so good it will make someone want to propose! Instructions to make marry me chicken in the Instant Pot are also included.
Ingredients For Crockpot Marry Me Chicken
- Chicken Breasts
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- Onion
- Garlic
- Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Chicken Broth
- Heavy Cream
- Fresh Basil
- Seasonings: dried thyme, salt, red pepper flakes
How To Make Marry Me Chicken In The Slow Cooker
- Add the chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, onion, garlic, thyme, salt, and red pepper flakes to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well. Add the chicken.
- Cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours or LOW 4 to 6.
- The last 15 minutes of cooking time, remove the chicken from the slow cooker. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Add the chicken back to the slow cooker. Add the basil to the slow cooker before serving.
- Set Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add the oil and sear the chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly browned. Remove the chicken and set aside. Add the onion and cook a few minutes until soft. Add garlic and sauté for an additional minute. Turn off sauté.
- Pour the broth into the Instant Pot and deglaze the bottom by scraping all the bits off with a wooden spoon.
- Add the chicken back to the Instant Pot along with the sun-dried tomatoes, thyme, salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Close the lid and seal the valve. Set high pressure and cook 8 to 10 minutes (depending on thickness of chicken). When cooking time is up, quick release the pressure.
- Remove the chicken and set aside. Turn the Instant Pot to sauté. Pour in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer for a few minutes or until the sauce is slightly thickened.
- Add the chicken back to the Instant Pot. Add the basil to the Instant Pot before serving.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy slow cooker meal – Minimal prep with big flavor payoff
- Rich & creamy – A decadent sauce made with parmesan and cream
- Perfect for entertaining – Feels fancy but is incredibly simple
- Family-friendly – Mild with a bit of a kick from the red pepper flakes
- Great for leftovers – Reheats nicely
- Versatile – Serve over pasta, rice, or low-carb sides like mashed cauliflower or zucchini noodle
FAQS & Tips
What is marry me chicken?
Marry me chicken is a dish created by a Delish staffer a decade ago. The name is based on what the a videographer blurted out after trying it, “I’d marry you for that chicken!”. It implies that the recipe is so goof that it’s said it could inspire a marriage proposal. These days, there are tons of variations of this recipe. This slow cooker marry me chicken is based on the original recipe.
Is this the same recipe as Tuscan chicken?
It’s not the same as my Tuscan chicken recipe but it’s very similar. The main difference is that this marry me chicken uses thyme, basil, and red pepper flakes while the Tuscan chicken calls for Italian seasoning, spinach, and pepper.
Can you use chicken thighs?
Yes! Chicken thighs are more forgiving and stay extra juicy. Cooking time remains about the same.
Can I make this dairy-free?
You can substitute the heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk (the flavor will change slightly) and omit the Parmesan cheese.
How spicy is this recipe?
It has a mild kick from the red pepper flakes. Adjust up or down based on your personal preference.
How do you serve this?
The sky is the limit! Suggestions include over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
How do you store leftovers?
Store leftover slow cooker marry me chicken in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
What size slow cooker did you use?
I use a 6-quart slow cooker or Instant Pot for this recipe.
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Crockpot Marry Me Chicken
Crockpot marry me chicken is a creamy, flavor-packed chicken dish that feels a little extra special. Chicken simmers in a rich, cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, red pepper flakes, and basil. This is the kind of recipe that tastes like it took hours of effort, but the slow cooker does most of the work for you. It’s so good it will make someone want to propose! Instructions to make marry me chicken in the Instant Pot are also included.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pressure Cooking, Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Keto, Low-Carb
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 8 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, drained & chopped
- 1/3 cup onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon oil (for Instant Pot only)
Instructions
- Add the chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, onion, garlic, thyme, salt, and red pepper flakes to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well. Add the chicken.
- Cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours or LOW 4 to 6.
- The last 15 minutes of cooking time, remove the chicken from the slow cooker. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Add the chicken back to the slow cooker. Add the basil to the slow cooker before serving.
- Set Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add the oil and sear the chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly browned. Remove the chicken and set aside. Add the onion and cook a few minutes until soft. Add garlic and sauté for an additional minute. Turn off sauté.
- Pour the broth into the Instant Pot and deglaze the bottom by scraping all the bits off with a wooden spoon.
- Add the chicken back to the Instant Pot along with the sun-dried tomatoes, thyme, salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Close the lid and seal the valve. Set high pressure and cook 8 to 10 minutes (depending on thickness of chicken). When cooking time is up, quick release the pressure.
- Remove the chicken and set aside. Turn the Instant Pot to sauté. Pour in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer for a few minutes or until the sauce is slightly thickened.
- Add the chicken back to the Instant Pot. Add the basil to the Instant Pot before serving.
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