# Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

Boneless thighs in a sun-dried tomato and garlic sauce, with the cream and parmesan stirred in at the end.

 

 

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## Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

Recipe by Iren Pavlenko

 

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Course: Main CourseDifficulty: Easy

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

4

hours 

30

minutes

Boneless thighs in a sun-dried tomato and garlic sauce, with the cream and parmesan stirred in at the end.

### Ingredients

- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning, ½ tsp red pepper flakes, salt and pepper
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
- Fresh basil, to finish

### Directions

- Pat the thighs dry and trim any fat.
- Measure the cream, parmesan and slurry ahead so they are ready for the end.
- Season the thighs and lay them in the insert with the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic.
- Pour in the broth and cook 4–5 hours on LOW.
- Stir the cream, parmesan, and cornstarch slurry into the juices around the chicken.
- Add the spinach, cover, and cook 20–30 minutes more on LOW until the sauce thickens.
- Serve the thighs whole or sliced, with the sauce spooned over.
- Scatter the basil over the top.

 

### Notes

 

Cream added at the start separates into grainy flecks. Keep it for the last 30 minutes.

 

  

## Why Crockpot Marry Me Chicken waits for the cream

 

Cream added at the start separates into grainy flecks over hours. Stirring it in during the last 30 minutes gives a smooth sauce. Sun-dried tomatoes and garlic build flavor in the meantime.

 

The spinach goes in at the end and wilts into the sauce in minutes. It gives color and a little freshness against the rich cream.

 

## Swaps for Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

 

Half-and-half works but gives a thinner sauce. Chicken breasts can replace the thighs if you check them early. Fresh basil at the end beats dried herbs. Do not add oil-packed tomatoes without draining them, or the sauce turns greasy.

 

## Serving and storing Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

 

Serve over pasta or rice, or with crusty bread for the sauce. Leftovers keep 3 days in the fridge. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of broth.

 

The mistake is boiling the sauce once the cream goes in. Keep the lid on and the heat on LOW.

 

A scoop of the sauce over crusty bread is a fine second dinner.