Crockpot Marry Me Chicken
This meal is super easy to make with a crockpot, creamy and flavorful. The recipe is gluten-free, high in protein, and low in carbs, making it a guilt-free comfort food!
Servings: 4 chicken breasts with sauce
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream warmed slightly in the microwave
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts evenly with the sea salt and black pepper. Heat the olive oil and butter together in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken and sear for about 2–3 minutes per side, just until lightly golden. Transfer the chicken to the crockpot, including any remaining butter and pan juices.
- In a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and cornstarch until smooth. Add the minced garlic, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper, dried basil, dried oregano, and dried thyme. Stir well to combine, then pour the mixture evenly over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Sprinkle the chopped sun-dried tomatoes over the top of the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 3–4 hours or high for 1½–2 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the crockpot and set it aside, keeping it warm.
- Warm up the heavy cream slightly in a microwave. Add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese to the sauce in the crockpot. Stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Return the chicken to the crockpot and spoon the sauce over the top. Let it sit on the warm setting for about 5–10 minutes to allow the flavors to come together.
- Finish by sprinkling the chopped fresh basil over the chicken before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 chicken breast with sauce (14 oz) | Calories: 585kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.8g | Protein: 47.6g | Fat: 37.8g | Saturated Fat: 18.9g | Trans Fat: 0.6g | Cholesterol: 195mg | Sodium: 980mg | Potassium: 980mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 4.2g | Vitamin A: 1120IU | Vitamin C: 6.4mg | Calcium: 265mg | Iron: 3.1mg