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Creamy and delicious Crockpot Marry Me Chicken is easy to make in the slow cooker. Simple ingredients makes this a family favorite meal.

Marry Me Chicken in the slow cooker
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Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe:

Marry Me Chicken Crock Pot Recipe is loaded with flavor with the simple ingredients. Chicken breast is cooked in a creamy sauce with sun dried tomatoes and easy pantry seasoning to make a delicious dish.

Very little prep is need to get everything tossed into your slow cooker. The results are a juicy and tender chicken breast that is full of flavor. This recipe is family friendly and there rarely is any leftovers.

Serve this delicious chicken and creamy sauce over noodles with a side of vegetables and bread for a complete meal idea. Crowd pleasing recipe that is rich and delicious.

Marry Me Chicken in the slow cooker

Why do they call it Marry Me Chicken?

The reason this delicious chicken is called Marry Me Chicken is because of the ingredients. All the ingredients combine together perfectly making it marry one another recipe.

Some say it is because that once you make this delicious recipe for a loved one that they will propose. Either way you look at it, your family will be pleased.

Ingredients needed - chicken breast, olive oil, chicken broth, flour, heavy whipping cream, minced garlic, salt and pepper, italian seasoning, paprika, sundried tomatoes, butter, basil, parmesan cheese

Ingredients: 

  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts 
  • Olive Oil 
  • Chicken Broth 
  • All Purpose Flour 
  • Heavy Whipping Cream 
  • Minced Garlic 
  • Salt 
  • Black Pepper 
  • Italian Seasoning 
  • Paprika 
  • Sundried Tomatoes (drained) 
  • Salted Butter 
  • Fresh Basil (optional for garnish)
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese (optional for garnish) 
Marry me Chicken over spaghetti noodles on a plate

How to Make Marry Me Chicken in the Slow Cooker: 

  • Step 1 – Heat Oil and Brown Chicken – Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.  Brown the chicken breasts in the oil for 2-3 minutes per side.  
  • Step 2 – Combine Sauce Ingredients – In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and flour.  Add this mixture to a crock pot.  Add in the minced garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and paprika.  Gently mix to combine these ingredients.  
Mixing the ingredients together in a bowl
  • Step 3 – Add chicken to slow cooker – Place the chicken breasts in the crock pot. Top the chicken with the sun dried tomatoes and butter. 
  • Step 4 – Cover and Cook – Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-3.5 hours. Cook until the chicken is cooked through.  Cooking time will vary.
  • Step 5 – Add Heavy Cream – Stir the heavy whipping cream into the crock pot. Stir in for the last 60 minutes if cooking on low or 30 minutes if cooking on higher.  
  • Step 6 – Serve with pasta and enjoy – Serve warm over pasta topped with the fresh basil and grated parmesan cheese.  Enjoy! 
Marry Me Chicken in the slow cooker with a wooden spoon

What to Serve with Marry Me Chicken:

  • Pasta – We served our creamy chicken with spaghetti noodles, but you can use any type of noodles you prefer.
  • Toppings – Don’t forger the toppings. We love to top our with grated parmesan cheese or mozzarella cheese.
  • Salads – This is meal is hearty and delicious meal so you can easily serve it with a salad loaded with vegetables.
  • Roasted Vegetables – For an easy side, roast some broccoli or asparagus.
  • Garlic Bread – We love this easy garlic bread recipe. It is perfect to give every last drop of the creamy sauce.
Marry Me Chicken in the slow cooker with a wooden spoon

How to Thicken the Sauce:

If you want a thicker sauce, you can leave the lid off the slow cooker for a few minutes. This usually results in the sauce getting thicker.

You can also reduce the amount of chicken broth you add and this should help with thickening the sauce.

Marry Me Chicken over spaghetti noodles on a plate

How to Store Leftovers:

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.  

Marry Me Chicken over spaghetti noodles on a plate

How to Freeze and Reheat:

Place room temperature leftovers in a freezer safe container. If stored properly the leftovers will stay fresh for up to 3 months.

When you are ready to serve, thaw ingredients in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat leftovers in the microwave for a delicious meal.

Marry Me Chicken over spaghetti noodles on a plate

Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken Variations:

  • Chicken – You can easily use boneless skinless chicken thighs in this recipe instead of chicken breasts if you prefer. 
  • Heat – If you like to add in some extra flavor or heat to the sauce, sprinkle in some cayenne pepper.
  • Lower Fat – If you would like to reduce the fat, use half and half instead of heavy cream.
  • Chicken Broth – We used Chicken broth in this recipe, but you can also use chicken stock.
  • Cauliflower Rice – Instead of serving with pasta, this creamy chicken would be delicious with rice. You can serve it with white rice, cauliflower rice, or brown rice.
Marry Me Chicken in a slow cooker with a wooden spoon

Can I Make Marry Me Chicken in the Skillet?

Yes, you can definitely prepare this recipe in a skillet instead of a slow cooker.

  • Flour chicken and cook in a skillet.
  • Once chicken is brown, remove chicken from skillet and cook the other ingredients.
  • Heat the broth, heavy cream and the seasoning together.
  • Add the chicken back to the skillet and simmer.
  • Serve and enjoy with pasta or rice.

This is a delicious way to cook the Marry Me Chicken.

Marry Me Chicken over spaghetti noodles on a plate

Easy Marry Me Chicken Dinner:

You are going to love this easy Marry Me Chicken Dinner. The chicken is cooked tender and juicy in the crock pot with the simple ingredients.

Serve this chicken dinner with pasta or rice and you will have a simple weeknight dinner idea.

Marry Me Chicken over spaghetti noodles on a plate

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Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken

5 from 394 votes
Creamy and delicious Crockpot Marry Me Chicken is easy to make in the slow cooker. Simple ingredients makes this a family favorite meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6
Cuisine American
Course Main Course
Calories 376

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.ย  Brown the chicken breasts in the oil for 2-3 minutes per side.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and flour.ย  Add this mixture to a crock pot.ย  Add in the minced garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and paprika.ย  Gently mix to combine these ingredients.
  • Place the chicken breasts in the crock pot and top the chicken with the sun dried tomatoes and butter.ย  Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-3.5 hours until the chicken is cooked through.ย  Stir the heavy whipping cream into the crock pot for the last 60 minutes if cooking on low or 30 minutes if cooking on higher.
  • Serve warm over pasta topped with the fresh basil and grated parmesan cheese.ย  Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.ย ย 
You can easily use boneless skinless chicken thighs in this recipe instead of chicken breasts if you prefer.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 376kcal, Carbohydrates 9g, Protein 27g, Fat 26g, Saturated Fat 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2g, Monounsaturated Fat 9g, Trans Fat 0.2g, Cholesterol 128mg, Sodium 591mg, Potassium 703mg, Fiber 1g, Sugar 4g, Vitamin A 960IU, Vitamin C 4mg, Calcium 53mg, Iron 2mg

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  1. Carrie Barnard says:

    Yes or you can use gluten free 1 to 1 flour and that will work great!

  2. Rebecca says:

    Do you think I could make this gluten free by swapping out the flour for cornstarch?

  3. Bryn says:

    5 stars
    I always love Marry Me Chicken but having a crock pot option is such a great time saver- especially after a long day of work. I used chicken thighs because that’s what I had on hand, and added a little crushed red pepper, and it was fantastic.

  4. Carrie Barnard says:

    I’m so glad to hear this Michelle – Thank you for sharing!

  5. Michelle says:

    5 stars
    This is quickly becoming a family favorite. It’s only my husband and myself, so I only make 4 breasts, and we eat eat twice. It’s so delicious the only thing different I do is I add fresh mushrooms, they go great if you like them.

  6. Wendy says:

    Thank you for updating the nutritional info! We try to get lots of good protein in our diet & this recipe is awesome AND tastes great for leftovers (I double the recipe always!)
    ?

  7. Carrie Barnard says:

    Yes, you’re correct that was an error in the nutritional information. This meal has 27 grams of protein per serving and I have corrected it in the recipe card. Thank you!

  8. Wendy says:

    Hi, love the recipe!
    Just wondering about the nutrition facts-it says ea serving is 2g protein. Is that a typo? How with 6 chicken breasts would think more like 15-20g protein per serving? Maybe I misread something?
    Thanks!

  9. Gilles from Richmond Hill says:

    5 stars
    Great recipe and everyone loved it. I halved lengthwise then pounded the chicken breasts because they were thick.

  10. Carrie Barnard says:

    Yes, I would double the sauce to make sure that there is plenty for your pasta.

  11. Becca says:

    5 stars
    This recipe is amazing! Quick question: if I want to make a lot of pasta for it, would you recommend doubling the sauce portion? Thank you!

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