Slow Cooker Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Delight
Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, comforting dish with juicy seared chicken breasts simmered in a rich garlic, sun-dried tomato, Parmesan, and cream sauce. Elegant yet easy, it’s a recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop + Oven
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Kosher
Ingredients
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
Fresh basil leaves, torn, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear for 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in broth, sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, and Parmesan. Season with salt and simmer briefly.
- Return chicken and juices to skillet, coating with sauce.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (165°F / 74°C internal temperature).
- Spoon sauce over chicken and top with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for juicier results.
- Add spinach or kale for extra greens.
- Double the sauce ingredients if serving over pasta or potatoes.
- Reduce or omit red pepper flakes for a milder dish.
- A splash of dry white wine can be added with the broth for extra depth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
