Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe (2024)

Published: Jan 11, 2024 by slowcookedeats · This post may contain affiliate links

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This popular marry me chicken crock pot recipe is named perfectly because you'll fall in love at the first bite! Tender, juicy chicken in a drool-worthy creamy and cheesy bright tomato basil sauce. It's so good - just be careful it may induce feelings of love or a proposal like mine! 😉

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You'll Love This Marry Me Chicken Crockpot Recipe
What is Marry Me Chicken?
Marry Me Chicken Slow Cooker Ingredients
How To Make Crockpot Shredded Chicken
How to Serve It
Sides For Marry Me Chicken
Best Marry Me Chicken Tips
FAQ's
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You'll Love This Marry Me Chicken Crockpot Recipe

Amazing Flavor! The reason this recipe is called marry me chicken is because of how delicious it is. It's creamy from the soup and cheeses and then perfectly flavored with sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and Italian seasoning.

First Date Dish. This crockpot Marry Me Chicken recipe is the dish I made my husband on our first date. He said he knew he was going to marry me as soon as he ate it! Make it, and you'll see why - it's drool-worthy!

Easy Impressive Dinner. Not only delicious it is super easy to make! Add all ingredients (except cream cheese, parmesan cheese, onions, and basil) and slow cook. Add in remaining ingredients 30 minutes before serving and serve over pasta, rice, or potatoes!

What is Marry Me Chicken?

This delicious viral chicken recipe became so popular because it was said it is SO good that if you made it for your significant other, it would make them fall in love with you and want to marry you!

Marry Me Chicken Slow Cooker Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you will need to make this marry me chicken crock pot recipe:

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: you can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken thighs- chicken thighs are a little fattier and slow cook well to stay juicy and tender.
Canned Diced Tomatoes with Garlic and Onion
Tomato Paste:
Sun Dried Tomatoes: you can usually find a jar of sundried tomatoes by the pasta or jarred tomato sauce. I have also found them near the condiments.
Canned Cream of Mushroom Soup: you can also use cream of chicken soup if you prefer.
Italian Seasoning: an Italian seasoning blend usually includes oregano, basil, marjoram, rosemary, thyme, sage and savory.
Cream Cheese: use full-fat or reduced-fat cream cheese in this recipe.
Parmesan Cheese: I used crumbled parmesan cheese in this recipe. It adds flavor and helps thicken the sauce.
Fresh Basil
Green Onion: fresh chopped green onion is used in this recipe, but you can also use chives instead.
Salt and Pepper
For Serving: serve this chicken and sauce over pasta linguine or spaghetti, rice, or mashed potatoes.

For exact ingredient quantities, please see the recipe card below!

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Substitutions and Variations

You can use either chicken breasts or boneless skinless chicken thighs.
Substitute 1 cup of feta cheese instead of parmesan cheese, or combine both.
Use fresh parsley instead of fresh basil.
For extra creaminess, add a splash of heavy cream.
Add a small to medium diced onion for extra flavor.
Squeeze half of a lemon into the crockpot to add another level of flavor.
Add a little crushed red pepper flakes for a little heat to the dish.
Use chicken broth if you need to thin out your sauce.

How To Make Crockpot Shredded Chicken

1. Add everything but the cheese and fresh herbs. Stir together.

2. Cover and cook on low until the chicken is done. Remove chicken, set aside, and keep warm.

3. Add the softened cream cheese, parmesan, and herbs. Stir to melt the cream cheese.

How to Serve It

Serve the chicken and sauce while it is hot over any noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes! Season to taste with salt and pepper as needed.

Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or basil.

Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese!

Sides For Marry Me Chicken

The following sides would pair really well with Marry Me Chicken:

I love to pair a small side salad with this dish for balance. Add your favorite veggies with your favorite dressing.
Pair breadsticks, garlic bread, or your favorite crusty bread on the side to soak up all the sauce!
Serve your favorite vegetable on the side, such as green beans, carrots, or broccolini.

Best Marry Me Chicken Tips

It is easier to get the cream cheese to melt if it is very soft. Warm your cream cheese in the microwave before adding it to the crockpot.
Cut your chicken into bite-size pieces to help cook faster.
Use a crockpot liner to prevent burning or sticking to the sides of the crockpot. It also helps with cleanup!

FAQ's

How to store it

Transfer your cooled leftovers to an air-tight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days.

How to reheat

Transfer the portion you want to reheat to a microwave-safe dish and cover. Microwave on low, in 30-second increments, until the desired temperature is met.

What is Marry Me Chicken made of?

This recipe uses either chicken breasts or chicken thighs cooked in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with herbs and is served over noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Why is my chicken tough after slow cooking?

Chicken does get dry if slow cooked for too long. When overcooked, it becomes stringy, dry, and chewy. Try watching for the internal temperature of the chicken to reach 165 degrees F to know that it is done to prevent overcooking.

Does chicken get more tender the longer it cooks?

Chicken does not get tender the longer it cooks. Overcooking results in dry chewy chicken.

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Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken

This marry me chicken slow cooker recipe is so good it may just inspire a proposal and declarations of love! It did for me! Easy tender chicken in creamy tomato basil sauce over pasta. Yes, please! Who isn't gonna love this dish?

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Author Kori

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 hours hrs

Total Time 6 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Course Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 562 kcal

Equipment

4 to 6 quart slow cooker

Ingredients

▢ 3 to 4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
▢ 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic and onion (drained)
▢ 1 tablespoon tomato paste
▢ ½ cup sundried tomatoes (slivered and diced)
▢ 1 (14.5-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
▢ 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
▢ 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
▢ 1 cup parmesan cheese (crumbled)
▢ ¼ cup fresh basil (chopped)
▢ ¼ cup green onion (chopped)
▢ salt and pepper to taste
▢ for serving: 16 ounces hot cooked pasta linguine or spaghetti, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Instructions

Spray slow cooker with nonstick spray.Add cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, sundried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Stir until blended. Nestle the chicken into the sauce, spreading some of it over the top.
Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or until chicken is done. Remove the chicken once done, set it aside, and keep it warm.
Add the softened cream cheese, parmesan cheese, green onions, and fresh basil. Stir to melt. (Tip: Warm the cream cheese using the microwave to soften it and make it easier to melt).

Notes

Don't miss all of our helpful hints, substitution ideas, cooking tips, and other delicious recipes that can be found in our post. Check it out!
TOP TIPS: It is easier to get the cream cheese to melt if it is very soft; I warm it in the microwave before adding it to the crockpot.
VARIATIONS: Substitute either chicken breast or thighs. Chicken can be cut up into bite-sized pieces for faster cooking. 1 cup feta cheese may be used in place of parmesan cheese (or a combination of both). Fresh parsley may be used, as well as basil. For additional creaminess, a small amount of heavy cream may be added.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve chicken and sauce over hot cooked pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Breadsticks or garlic bread pair well with this dish and are perfect for soaking up the excess sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 562kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 52gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 149mgSodium: 951mgPotassium: 1209mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 761IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 233mgIron: 3mg

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