💍 Why Is It Called “Marry Me Chicken”?
Some people say it got its name because the dish is SO good, serving it to your significant other will prompt them to propose. (Results not guaranteed, of course.)The other theory is that Marry Me Chicken was named for the way the ingredients and flavors marry together during cooking. They create an incredible sauce that you’ll probably want to put on everything on your plate. (No, really. Don’t hesitate to double the sauce if you’ve got the room in your Crockpot.)Honestly, I’m not sure I care much about how it got its name. All I know is it’s DELICIOUS and I never want to stop eating it.
🍗 What Makes This Recipe So Good
You asked, we answered! We took our reader-favorite (and team-favorite, let’s be honest) stovetop Marry Me Chicken recipe and adapted it for the Crockpot. Now you can skip the stove and oven, and let the slow cooker do the work instead. I didn’t think we could fall anymore in love with this recipe, but I think we just did! Crockpot Marry Me Chicken has all the components that made the other version so wonderful. Juicy chicken breasts. A rich parmesan-cream sauce seasoned with garlic, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Tangy sun-dried tomatoes. Savory basil. We also added a cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce a little. As-written, this dish is pretty heavy on the dairy. If you’re dairy free, paleo, or on a Whole30 round, though, don’t worry. You can adapt our Whole30 Marry Me Chicken recipe to work with this Crockpot method! Use unsweetened coconut milk instead of heavy cream, and swap the grated parmesan out for nutritional yeast. Other than that, just follow the instructions below!
👩🏼‍🍳 Chef’s Tips
The exact cooking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of the chicken breasts you’re using. To avoid overcooking, check the chicken with an internal meat thermometer. Remove it from the slow cooker when it reaches 160° Fahrenheit. The cream sauce is a crucial component of Crockpot Marry Me Chicken (or any version of MMC, honestly). Don’t stress – there are a couple of things to remember for a perfect sauce. 1) Make sure your dairy products are at room temperature. That’ll lessen the chances they separate or curdle. 2) Whisk the sauce vigorously to keep it smooth. 3) Make sure the cornstarch slurry is completely lump-free. If the sauce is too thin for your liking at the end of the cook time, you can thicken it up a little more before serving. Let the sauce simmer uncovered in the Crockpot. That’ll cook out a little more of the liquid. You can also add another ⅓ fresh parmesan, but let the sauce cool slightly first or the cheese could seize. Marry me chicken pairs beautifully with pasta, and you can totally combine this Crockpot method with our Marry Me Chicken Pasta recipe! Just follow this recipe as written, and in the last 15 minutes or so of cooking, prepare your penne. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker, add the cooked pasta, and stir well to coat the noodles in sauce. You can use a little of the pasta water to thicken your slow cooker sauce, too!
🥦 What to Serve with This Dish
Marry Me Chicken is super versatile, so it goes well with a number of sides. Below are a few I really recommend.
Your favorite pasta A small spinach or mixed greens salad Mashed Red Potatoes Air Fryer Asparagus Grilled Broccolini Palmini Italian Green Beans The Best EVER Risotto Accordion Potatoes Roasted Kale Sauteed Mushrooms
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