Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken: 1 Awesome Sauce

Name: Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken: 1 Awesome Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon onion powder; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1½ cups chicken broth; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 cup heavy cream; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; ½ teaspoon paprika; ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (drained); ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 6–8 fresh basil leaves, chopped

By anna Boncoeur On September 3, 2025

Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce

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If you’re tired of complicated dinners that leave you scrubbing pots for an hour, then you are going to absolutely fall in love with this Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce. Seriously, this recipe is the weeknight savior I didn’t know I needed until I tested it! I’m Anna, a passionate food lover who believes that everyday cooking should be simple, joyful, and full of flavor.

My goal is always to share easy, reliable chicken recipes that make you feel like a kitchen superstar without demanding hours of your time. I developed this slow cooker version after realizing I needed that rich, restaurant-quality taste without standing over a hot stove after a long day. Believe me, the first time the aroma of garlic, Parmesan, and slow-cooked chicken fills your house, you’ll be completely sold. It’s comfort food that practically cooks itself!

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Why You Will Love This Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce

I know you’re busy, and honestly, who has time for fussy dinners when there are a million other things to do? That’s why this Marry Me Chicken recipe hit my rotation immediately. It gives you that decadent, slow-simmered flavor that usually requires hours of attention, but it does all the heavy lifting while you’re running errands or helping with homework.

The payoff is huge, and the cleanup is almost non-existent. It’s the perfect dish to serve when you want something that tastes genuinely special without the stress. Here’s exactly why this simple slow cooker chicken is about to become your go-to meal:

Quick Prep, Incredible Flavor

We only spend about 15 minutes actively working before everything goes into the pot. Searing the chicken breasts quickly in the skillet first might seem like an extra step, but trust me, that little bit of color and caramelization is crucial! It locks in flavor so that when it bathes in that creamy garlic sauce for six hours, the final taste of the Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce is unbelievably deep and satisfying. You get professional results with minimal effort.

One-Pot Wonder for Busy Schedules

This is truly the definition of set-it-and-forget-it cooking. Once the chicken is nestled into that garlicky, brothy mixture, you walk away. It’s fantastic for meal prepping because you can start it early in the morning. The slow cooker handles the entire process perfectly, leaving you with tender chicken that practically melts in your mouth and a sauce so good you’ll want to lick the bowl clean.

Essential Ingredients for Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Okay, let’s talk about what goes into making this magic happen. The beauty of the Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce is that it uses pantry staples plus a few flavorful boosters that really punch up the taste. We’re aiming for restaurant-quality flavor here, but we’re doing it the easy way, right in the slow cooker. Don’t be tempted to skip the sear, though—that’s where the flavor foundation starts! Gather these items, and we’ll move right into breaking down the components before we hit the ingredient list below.

Chicken and Sear Components

We start with four good-sized boneless, skinless chicken breasts. You need to season them up first with simple pantry spices: salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Then, we briefly sear them in a mix of olive oil and butter until they get that gorgeous golden crust on both sides. Remember, they don’t need to be cooked through at this stage; we just want that color!

Building the Creamy Garlic Sauce Base

This is where the richness comes in. We make a quick slurry using chicken broth and cornstarch before adding it to the slow cooker—this is our secret weapon for thickness! Then we add the heavy cream, lots of fresh minced garlic (don’t skimp!), Italian seasoning, a little extra salt and pepper, some paprika for color, and those little bursts of flavor from the sun-dried tomatoes. Make sure those tomatoes are drained well!

Finishing Touches

Once the chicken is cooked perfectly, we stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is silky smooth. For that final, bright pop of freshness that cuts through the richness, we finish it with chopped fresh basil. If you can’t find fresh basil, you can use about 1.5 teaspoons of dried basil, but honestly, the fresh stuff just sings here!

Ingredient	Amount
Boneless skinless chicken breasts	4
Salt (for seasoning)	½ teaspoon
Garlic powder	½ teaspoon
Onion powder	½ teaspoon
Black pepper (for seasoning)	¼ teaspoon
Olive oil	2 tablespoons
Butter	2 tablespoons
Chicken broth	1½ cups
Cornstarch	3 tablespoons
Heavy cream	1 cup
Garlic cloves, minced	4
Italian seasoning	1½ teaspoons
Salt (for sauce)	½ teaspoon
Black pepper (for sauce)	½ teaspoon
Red pepper flakes	½ teaspoon
Paprika	½ teaspoon
Chopped sun-dried tomatoes (drained)	¼ cup
Freshly grated parmesan cheese	½ cup
Fresh basil leaves, chopped	6–8

Equipment Needed for Perfect Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce

You don’t need a kitchen full of gadgets for this recipe, thankfully! We keep the tools simple so you can focus on enjoying that delicious Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce later. Having these four items ready makes the process smooth as silk. You’ll want your 6-quart slow cooker, a good non-stick skillet for the sear, a small bowl and whisk for that slurry, and most importantly, a reliable meat thermometer!

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Now that you have all your ingredients gathered, let’s get this amazing Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce going! The actual active cooking time is super short, which is the best part. Just follow these steps carefully, and you’ll have a showstopper dinner ready for the family.

Initial Chicken Preparation and Searing

First things first, grab those chicken breasts and season them up well. I like to use a small plate for this so I don’t dirty a big bowl. Sprinkle both sides evenly with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Just a nice light coating is all you need.

Next, get your skillet nice and hot over medium-high heat with the olive oil and butter. Once that butter melts and starts to sizzle, gently place the chicken in the pan. You only need to sear them for about two to three minutes per side. We are looking for beautiful golden-brown color—we aren’t cooking them all the way through yet! Once they look golden, pull them out and set them aside for a moment.

Assembling the Slow Cooker Base

While that skillet is still warm, let’s get the sauce ready in the slow cooker insert. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and cornstarch until there are absolutely no lumps left. This slurry is what thickens our sauce beautifully later on!

Pour that broth mixture right into your slow cooker base. Now, add the heavy cream, all that gorgeous minced garlic, the Italian seasoning, the second round of salt and pepper, the paprika, and those little red pepper flakes for a tiny kick. Whisk everything together right in the pot until it looks well combined.

Gently place your seared chicken breasts right into that sauce mixture. Don’t waste any flavor—pour the leftover oil and butter from the skillet right over the top of the chicken. Finally, scatter those drained, chopped sun-dried tomatoes over everything.

Slow Cooking Time and Temperature Checks

Cover the slow cooker, set it to low, and let it work its magic for six to eight hours. The goal here is tender chicken, so if you’re worried about it, just rely on your meat thermometer. You want that internal temperature to hit 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius) before you move on. If it’s 6 hours in and it’s not quite there, give it another 30 minutes.

Creating the Rich, Creamy Finish

Once the chicken is perfectly cooked and tender, carefully remove the breasts from the slow cooker and set them on a clean plate for a minute. Now, keep the sauce in the pot! Whisk in that freshly grated Parmesan cheese vigorously until it melts completely and the sauce is silky smooth. This is where the creamy richness really comes alive!

Once the sauce is perfect, nestle the chicken breasts back into the creamy garlic sauce. Give them a good coating so every piece soaks up that flavor before serving.

Serving Your Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce

For the final flourish, sprinkle those chopped fresh basil leaves right on top. The color contrast is stunning! This Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce is fantastic served immediately over a bed of fluffy white rice or creamy mashed potatoes—something neutral to soak up every last drop of that incredible sauce!

Expert Tips for Success with This Chicken Recipe

I’ve made this recipe more times than I can count, and I’ve learned a few little tricks along the way to make sure your Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce turns out absolutely perfect every single time. It’s all about knowing how your slow cooker behaves and how to fix minor issues right at the end.

Managing Sauce Thickness

If you pull the chicken out and the sauce seems a little thinner than you were hoping for, don’t panic! It’s an easy fix. Just mix one teaspoon of cornstarch with one tablespoon of cold water to create a tiny slurry. Whisk that into the simmering sauce in the slow cooker and let it cook for about five minutes. It thickens right up! Just be sure to taste and adjust your salt and pepper after you thicken it, because sometimes that concentrates the flavor a bit too much.

Preventing Cream Curdling

This is a big one, especially with dairy in the slow cooker. Some slow cookers run really hot, and if the heavy cream simmers too aggressively for 8 hours, it can sometimes separate or look a little grainy. If you know your machine runs hot, try this: cook everything else—broth, seasonings, chicken—for the full time, but wait to add the full cup of heavy cream until the last 30 minutes. Once you stir in the Parmesan, then add the cream and let it heat through gently. It keeps the texture unbelievably smooth!

Frequently Asked Questions About Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce

I get so many great questions about this recipe! It’s wonderful seeing how many people are using this Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce to shake up their dinner routine. Here are some of the most common things people ask me when they’re planning to make it.

Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts in the Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce?

Oh yes, absolutely! Chicken thighs are actually fantastic in the slow cooker because they stay incredibly juicy. They have a bit more fat, which adds flavor. If you swap breasts for boneless, skinless thighs, you might only need about 5 to 6 hours on low, or just cook until they are fork-tender. Thighs are very forgiving!

What is the best side dish to serve with this creamy garlic chicken?

Honestly, you need something sturdy to soak up every last bit of that creamy garlic sauce—it’s too good to waste! I always default to something neutral. Fluffy white rice is a classic winner, but creamy mashed potatoes are divine. If you’re feeling a bit lighter, wide egg noodles or even some simple zucchini noodles work wonders too. Just make sure it’s ready when the chicken comes out!

Can I skip searing the chicken for this recipe?

I really, really advise against skipping the sear! I know it feels like an extra step when you’re relying on the slow cooker to do the work, but that quick trip to the hot skillet is what builds the flavor foundation. That browning creates complex, savory notes that you just can’t get from slow cooking alone. If you skip it, your Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce will taste good, but it won’t taste *great*.

Storing and Reheating Your Leftover Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Leftovers are the best, right? This Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce holds up wonderfully for a few days, but you have to be gentle when reheating that beautiful cream sauce. You want to keep that texture silky smooth, not grainy!

Make sure you get any leftovers into an airtight container within two hours of cooking. It should stay good in the fridge for about three to four days. When you’re ready for round two, just remember to reheat slowly on the stovetop or in short bursts in the microwave.

Storage Detail	Instruction
Refrigeration Time	3–4 days in an airtight container
Stovetop Reheating	Gentle, low heat; stir constantly
Microwave Reheating	Short bursts (30 seconds), stirring in between

Estimated Nutritional Information for Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce

I always tell people that while this Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce is packed with flavor, it’s also a really balanced meal, especially when paired with veggies or whole grains. Keep in mind that these numbers are just an estimate based on the ingredients listed above, divided into four servings. Since we aren’t using tons of extra oil or sugar, it keeps things reasonable!

Nutrient	Amount per Serving
Calories	685
Fat	44g
Protein	56g
Carbohydrates	17g

Share Your Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce Experience

I truly hope you give this recipe a try this week! It brings so much joy to my kitchen, and I’d love to hear how it turned out in yours. Did you serve it over pasta or rice? Were your family members begging for seconds? Please leave a star rating right below and drop a comment telling me all about your dinner! Find more inspiration here.