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A serving of creamy crockpot marry me chicken

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

Tender chicken thighs are slow-cooked in a rich and flavorful sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, making for an easy and delicious weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs Chicken Thighs boneless, skinless, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 4-5 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth low sodium
  • 1/2 cup Sun-dried Tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated, plus more for serving
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach packed
  • Salt and Black Pepper To taste
  • Fresh Parsley or Basil For garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Paper towels
  • Large skillet
  • Slow cooker

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sear chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown before transferring them to the slow cooker.
  3. Add minced garlic, chicken broth, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the slow cooker with the chicken and stir gently.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds.
  5. Remove the cooked chicken, stir heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese into the sauce in the crockpot until melted and creamy.
  6. Stir in fresh spinach until it wilts, then return the chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat.
  7. Taste, adjust seasoning, garnish with fresh parsley or basil (optional), and serve hot.

Notes

For best flavor, do not skip the searing step. It adds a delicious depth to the chicken. You can shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker with two forks if you prefer shredded chicken.