Description

This Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken recipe features tender boneless skinless chicken breasts slow-cooked in a savory blend of Italian seasoning, garlic, sun dried tomatoes, and onions. Cream cheese and parmesan add a luscious creamy finish, while fresh basil provides a vibrant herbal note. Perfect for an easy, flavorful meal that requires minimal prep and delivers maximum taste.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken and Seasonings

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 cloves garlic (pressed)

Vegetables and Add-ins

8 ounces sun dried tomatoes in oil (julienned)
1 onion (chopped)

Dairy and Herbs

8 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Instructions

Prepare the chicken: Lay the chicken breasts in the bottom of your crock pot. Season them evenly with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Press the garlic cloves and sprinkle them over the chicken to infuse the meat with robust flavor.
Add sun dried tomatoes and onions: Pour the julienned sun dried tomatoes along with their oil over the chicken. Add the chopped onion on top as well. These ingredients will cook down and blend into a flavorful sauce.
Cook the chicken: Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 2.5 to 3 hours, or on low for 3.5 to 4 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F, indicating it is fully cooked and tender.
Shred and mix: Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the crock pot and mix it thoroughly with the juices and vegetables. This helps the flavors meld and creates a creamy texture.
Add cream cheese: Place the cream cheese on top of the shredded chicken. Recover and let it sit for about 5 minutes to soften. Then uncover and stir the softened cream cheese into the chicken mixture until smooth.
Finish with parmesan and basil: Stir in the grated parmesan cheese for a nutty, rich depth. Finally, sprinkle the chopped fresh basil over the top for a fresh, herbal finish before serving.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, you can add a little cornstarch slurry during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
This dish pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
Make sure to check the internal temperature of the chicken to ensure it is fully cooked and safe to eat.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Italian-American

Keywords: slow cooker chicken, crock pot chicken, creamy chicken recipe, Italian chicken, one pot chicken dinner