Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

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Crockpot Marry Me Chicken is an easy slow cooker meal with tender chicken in a creamy Parmesan sauce, finished with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil.

Prep Time20

Cook Time3

Total Time3 20

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

Servings: servings

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $12.73

Equipment

6-quart Crock-Pot

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (5 thighs), trim large pieces of fat
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup finely diced onion 1/2 large yellow onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Add Later

1/2 cup finely diced sun-dried tomatoes in oil
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese see note 1
3/4 cup ribboned fresh basil optional (one .75 oz packet)
spaghetti for serving, optional, see note 2

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Instructions

Trim large pieces of fat and gristle from chicken thighs. Season with salt and pepper. Place thighs in a single layer, smooth side down, in the slow cooker.
In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Sprinkle flour over onions and whisk for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth and slightly thickened. Remove from heat and pour mixture over chicken in the slow cooker, spreading evenly to cover.
Sprinkle Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes (if using) over the chicken. Cover and cook on High for 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours or on Low for 4-6 hours, until chicken is very tender and shreds easily.
Remove chicken to a plate or bowl and shred or thinly slice. Meanwhile, add sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, Dijon, and Parmesan to the slow cooker. Whisk until smooth. Cover and cook for 5–10 minutes while preparing chicken.
Return chicken to the slow cooker and stir in basil. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve over spaghetti, if desired.

Notes

Note 1: Grab a block of Parmesan and grate it on a microplane for super-fine shreds. Lightly pack into the measuring cup for an accurate measurement.

Note 2: If serving with spaghetti, reserve some pasta cooking water before draining. Toss it with the Marry Me Chicken sauce and spaghetti to help everything blend nicely.

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave. If the sauce thickens, stir in a splash of broth or cream to loosen.

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