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Slow cooker marry me chicken with broccoli - Cook Simply

Easy marry me chicken [slow cooker]

5 from 4 votes
This slow cooker marry me chicken is super easy and so delicious - a combination of sundried tomatoes, herbs and cream as well as tender chicken, means this will be a winner every single time.
Servings 4
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1½ tablespoons sundried tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons garlic granules
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon mixed herbs
  • 200 ml double cream
  • 200 ml chicken stock
  • 4 tablespoons cornflour/cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 50 g of grated parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper for seasoning if needed
  • fresh basil for garnish
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Instructions

  • You'll need to prepare the chicken breasts first. Get a large frying pan or skillet, and add a touch of olive oil, over a medium-high heat.
    Pan frying chicken breasts - Cook Simply
  • Add the chicken breasts and pan fry for around 3 minutes, before turning over and doing the same on the other side. You want them to be coloured and golden brown. Don't worry if the chicken isn't cooked thoroughly.
  • In a bowl, add the cornflour/cornstarch and then pour the chicken stock in, mixing as you pour. This is to make sure there are no lumps.
  • In the slow cooker pot, add the chicken stock, corn flour mix, mixed herbs, garlic granules, onion powder, paprika and sundried tomato paste.
    Adding herbs and aromatics to slow cooker marry me chicken - Cook Simply
  • Combine all the ingredients together.
  • Then add the chicken breasts on top. And then the butter on top of the chicken.
    Slow cooker marry me chicken in the slow pot - Cook Simply
  • Cover and cook on low for 3 hours.
  • About an hour from serving, add the cream and the parmesan cheese and stir through, making sure it's all combined.
  • Check for seasoning - and add if you feel it requires it. I like to add a grind of black pepper at this point. Cook for a further hour.
  • Before serving, add some chopped fresh basil and a sprinkle of more parmesan cheese.

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Notes

My top tip: Don't skip searing the chicken. Those golden, caramelized bits add so much flavour to the final dish. It only takes 5 minutes and makes a huge difference.
Sauce consistency: The sauce thickens as it cools, so it might look too thin while hot but will be perfect once you let it sit for a couple of minutes before serving.
Make it special: Serve in shallow bowls with the sauce spooned over, topped with fresh basil and extra parmesan. It looks restaurant-quality with minimal effort

Nutrition

Calories: 387kcalFat: 29.9g
Author: cooksimply
Calories: 387kcal
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian