Dump & Go Crockpot Marry Me Chicken
A creamy, dump-and-go slow cooker version of the viral Marry Me Chicken—featuring tender shredded chicken in a rich sun-dried tomato and Parmesan sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker / Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 6 cloves garlic, pressed
- 8 oz sun‑dried tomatoes in oil, julienned
- 1 onion, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Place chicken in crockpot; season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Add garlic.
- Pour sun‑dried tomatoes (with oil) and chopped onion over chicken.
- Cover and cook on high 2½–3 hrs (or low 3½–4 hrs) until chicken reaches 165 °F.
- Shred chicken in the crockpot, mix with juices.
- Top with cream cheese; recover and let soften ~5–10 min, then stir until smooth.
- Stir in Parmesan, sprinkle basil, then serve.
Notes
- Can swap chicken thighs for richer flavor.
- Let cream cheese soften on top before stirring to avoid lumps.
- Use fresh basil for best flavor; thyme or oregano also work.
- Prep ahead by dumping ingredients (except cream cheese) into crockpot and refrigerating overnight.
- Freezer-friendly: freeze prepped ingredients (minus cream cheese) for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 417 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 663 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.02 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 139 mg
Keywords: dump and go, slow cooker, creamy chicken, sun-dried tomato, crockpot chicken
Find it online: https://recipesfoodeasy.com/dump-go-crockpot-marry-me-chicken/
