Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken
This Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken is the ultimate dump-and-go dinner! It features fall-apart tender chicken thighs in a rich, creamy sauce that's loaded with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and plenty of parmesan - all made right in your slow cooker.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 medium onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 8.5 oz jarred sun-dried tomatoes (oil drained)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves (roughly chopped)
- 2 cups shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients (except spinach, basil, and parmesan cheese) in a Crock Pot. Stir well.
- Cook on low for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally, until sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Thirty minutes before serving, stir in spinach, chopped basil, and 1 cup of shredded parmesan cheese. Reserve the other cup of cheese for sprinkling before serving.
- Serve meat and sauce over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Notes
- Heavy cream is recommended for a smooth sauce - avoid milk/half-and-half (can curdle).
- Cube the cream cheese and nestle it into the sauce so it melts evenly.
- Sauce may look thin at first - it thickens as it cooks and again when Parmesan is added.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the lid for the last 20–30 minutes or add extra Parmesan.
- Add spinach + basil near the end (about the last 30 minutes) so the spinach stays bright and doesn’t water down the sauce.
- Taste before salting - meatballs and Parmesan vary in saltiness.
- Serving tip: Toss pasta/rice with a little sauce first so it stays creamy.
- To double: use a 6–7 quart slow cooker and stir once if you can.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 605kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 55gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 216mgSodium: 1775mgPotassium: 2045mgFiber: 6gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 2685IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 645mgIron: 6mg
