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Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe

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This Crockpot Marry Me Chicken recipe is a creamy, savory dish featuring tender chicken breasts slow-cooked with sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, and a rich parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for a hands-off meal, it delivers comforting, flavorful results with minimal effort, ideal for serving over rice or pasta.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Chicken and Seasonings

  • 2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Vegetables

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, liquid removed
  • 1.5 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 3 cups spinach

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp arrowroot starch (can substitute corn starch or tapioca flour)
  • 1 cup water with 2 tsp chicken broth concentrate (or 1 cup chicken broth)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (can substitute coconut cream for dairy-free, thick part only)
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese (or dairy-free alternative)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crockpot: Lightly oil the inside of your crockpot with extra virgin olive oil to prevent sticking and add flavor.
  2. Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly on both sides of all four chicken breasts, pressing gently with your fingers to adhere. Place the seasoned chicken breasts into the crockpot.
  3. Add Vegetables: Evenly sprinkle the minced garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and sliced mushrooms over the chicken in the crockpot to build depth of flavor throughout the dish.
  4. Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the arrowroot starch, water combined with chicken broth concentrate (or plain chicken broth), heavy cream, and parmesan cheese until smooth and no lumps remain.
  5. Pour Sauce and Cook: Pour the prepared creamy sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the crockpot. Cover with the lid and cook on low for 4.5 to 5 hours or on high for 2.5 to 3 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  6. Add Spinach: About 10 minutes before cooking completes, add the fresh spinach to the crockpot. Stir gently to combine and cover again, allowing the spinach to wilt thoroughly in the residual heat.
  7. Check Doneness and Serve: Verify that the chicken is fully cooked with an internal temperature of 165°F. Serve the creamy Marry Me Chicken immediately, ideally over cooked rice or pasta to soak up the luscious sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can substitute the arrowroot starch with corn starch or tapioca flour if needed to thicken the sauce.
  • For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream instead of heavy cream and a dairy-free parmesan alternative.
  • Cooking times may vary slightly depending on crockpot brand; always ensure chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
  • This dish pairs wonderfully with rice or your favorite pasta to balance the rich sauce.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/crockpot-marry-me-chicken-recipe/