Dump & Go Marry Me Chicken – Creamy, Dreamy Crockpot Delight
Experience the comforting flavors of Dump & Go Marry Me Chicken with creamy sauce and tender chicken for a delightful meal.
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours hours
Total Time: 4 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Keyword: comfort food, Creamy Chicken, Crockpot Chicken, Dump & Go, Easy Dinner, Marry Me Chicken
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 600kcal
For the Chicken
- 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken breasts Substitute with chicken thighs for added juiciness.
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
- 1 cup Chicken broth Substitute with vegetable broth for lighter taste.
- 1 cup Heavy cream Consider using coconut cream for dairy-free option.
- ½ cup Grated Parmesan cheese Nutritional yeast can be a dairy-free alternative.
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano Substitute with dried basil if preferred.
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme Swap for Italian seasoning for a different twist.
- ¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional) Omit for milder flavor.
For the Extras
- ½ cup Chopped sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained) Fresh tomatoes can be used as an alternative.
- 2 tablespoons Butter Omit or opt for plant-based butter for dairy-free.
- to taste Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
Cooking Steps
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides, ensuring they are well-coated for flavor.
Whisk together the chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, and optional red pepper flakes in a bowl until smooth.
Place the seasoned chicken in the crockpot and pour the sauce over it, ensuring the chicken is well-covered.
Sprinkle chopped sun-dried tomatoes on top of the chicken.
Set the crockpot to LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours.
Add butter in the last 30 minutes of cooking and stir it into the sauce.
Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Serve with rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce. Optional: Serve with a sprinkle of extra Parmesan for flavor.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 900mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 2mg