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Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken

A comforting, elegant one-pot meal that tastes like it’s been simmering all day. Tender chicken bathed in a silky cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and a kiss of Parmesan—crafted in the slow cooker for effortless weeknight magic. Perfect for date night at home or feeding a hungry crew with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped

Instructions
 

  • Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper. This step helps develop a bit of color and flavor even though the chicken will finish in the slow cooker.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for about 2-3 minutes per side, just until lightly browned. You’re not cooking it through here; you’re building flavor on the surface.
  • Transfer the seared chicken to the slow cooker. In the same skillet, add the onion and a pinch of salt; sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour in the chicken stock and scrape up any browned bits from the pan. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning, then pour this mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  • Add the heavy cream and grated Parmesan to the slow cooker. Give everything a gentle stir so the sauce begins to come together around the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through. About 20 minutes before serving, stir in the spinach until wilted and the sauce is nicely creamy.
  • Sprinkle the mozzarella over the top, close the lid, and let it melt for a few minutes. If you like a little extra body to the sauce, you can remove the lid briefly to thicken it slightly.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning with a bit more salt or pepper if needed. Serve spoonfuls of the creamy sauce over the chicken, with or without pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up every last bit.