Description
Marry Me Chicken delivers a tantalizing blend of creamy sun-dried tomato sauce and tender chicken that promises to enchant dinner guests. Culinary magic happens when simple ingredients come together, creating a meal you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dairy and Cream:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), drained and chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Gently massage salt and pepper into the chicken breasts, ensuring even coating before nestling them into the crock pot.
- Create a luxurious sauce by whisking together heavy cream, chicken broth, freshly grated Parmesan, minced garlic, aromatic oregano, delicate thyme, and a hint of red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl.
- Lavishly drench the chicken with the creamy sauce, then artfully scatter sun-dried tomatoes across the surface for an extra burst of flavor.
- Secure the crock pot lid and allow the chicken to slow-cook on low temperature for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, monitoring until the meat reaches a perfectly safe internal temperature of 165°F/75°C and becomes fork-tenderly succulent.
- Just before serving, elevate the dish with a sprinkle of freshly torn basil leaves, adding a vibrant finishing touch to this romantic culinary creation.
Notes
- Achieve perfectly tender chicken by avoiding overcooking, which can make the meat dry and tough.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut cream for lighter or dairy-free options, maintaining the rich sauce’s creamy texture.
- Enhance flavor intensity by briefly searing chicken breasts before placing them in the crock pot, creating deeper caramelization and more complex taste profiles.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes, allowing personalization for spice-sensitive individuals or those craving extra kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours (on Low) or 3 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg