Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken

Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken recipe is an easy yet impressive crockpot chicken dinner. This slow cooker shredded chicken is rich, creamy, and packed with Tuscan-inspired flavors. Perfect for busy weekends, cozy Sunday dinners, or even when you’re hosting company.

Dump and Start Slow Cooker Meal

Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken is a great chicken thigh dinner idea. This creamy shredded chicken recipe is a crockpot dump-and-start superstar!

This dish is made with juicy chicken thighs slow-cooked in sun dried tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and finished with creamy herb cheese and Parmesan. It’s comfort food, all done in your slow cooker.

Why You’ll Love Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken

• Minimal Effort: Just a few minutes of prep, dump-and-start, and your crockpot does the rest.
• Flavorful: Packed with sun dried tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, and creamy garlic-herb Boursin cheese.
• Versatile: Serve it over pasta, rice, potatoes, or on a bun.
• Great for Meal Prep: Makes a big batch and keeps for several days.
• Company-Worthy: Fancy enough for guests, but also easy to make.

This Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken is everything you want in a comfort food recipe: rich, creamy, flavorful, and easy to make.

Ingredients in Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

Marry Me Chicken has chicken thighs, sun dried tomato oil, paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, chicken broth, garlic, sun dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, Boursin cheese, fresh basil leaves, fresh baby spinach.
For exact amounts, please see recipe card below.

Variations

Chicken Breasts Instead of Thighs: Just be careful not to overcook them as they can dry out more easily than thighs.
Other Meat Options: Boneless pork chops and shrimp pair well with the creamy Tuscan flavors. shrimp will cook much faster.
Other Cheese: Boursin adds amazing flavor, but cream cheese is a good substitute. You can also stir in a little garlic powder and Italian herbs to mimic the flavor.
Italian Seasoning: Use instead of oregano for more intense herb flavor.

How to Make Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

1) Brush the chicken in sun dried tomato oil.
2) Coat chicken in the herbs and spices.

3) Add the broth.
4) Layer the garlic and sun dried tomatoes over the top. Cook until chicken is done.

5) Remove the chicken and shred it.
6) Add in the parmesan, Boursin, spinach, and basil leaves.

7) Whisk all the ingredients together.
8) Add the shredded chicken back in and stir to combine.

Marry Me Chicken Serving Suggestions

This creamy shredded chicken is super versatile. Try it:
• Over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice
• In a toasted bun or hoagie roll
• On a baked potato
• With cauliflower rice or zoodles for a low-carb option

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat gently.
Reheat: Gently warm on the stove or in the microwave. Add a splash of broth or cream if needed to loosen up the sauce.

More Chicken Dinner Ideas:
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
Cheesy Baked Chicken Spaghetti
Perfectly Baked Chicken Breast
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
Air Fryer Barbecue Chicken Legs

Whether you're meal prepping or planning a special dinner, this dish is a winner. Don’t be surprised if people ask for the recipe—and maybe even your hand in marriage? Sorry, I just had to!

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Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

3 hrs

Total Time

3 hrs 10 mins

 

Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken is rich and creamy with a Tuscan flavor. This shredded chicken recipe is great for meal prep, and is special enough for company.

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crockpot chicken

Servings: 8

Calories: 335 kcal

Author: Sandy Clifton

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Chicken Thighs, skinless-boneless
• 2 Tablespoons Sun Dried Tomato Oil
• 2 teaspoons Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
• ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
• ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (more for spicy)
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• ¾ cup Chicken Broth
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 4 ounces Sun Dried Tomatoes, chopped

To Finish

• ⅓ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1 5.2-ounce container Boursin Cheese (Garlic & Herb), or Cream Cheese
• 1 handful Fresh Basil Leaves, torn
• 3 cups Fresh Baby Spinach

Instructions

1. Add chicken to the crock and brush with the sun dried tomato oil on both sides.

2. Sprinkle the paprika, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and oregano over both sides of the chicken.

3. Pour in the broth, then add the garlic and sun dried tomatoes over the chicken.

4. Cover and cook on Low for 4-5 hours or High for 2-3 hours, or until chicken is done and reaches 175° F (dark meat).

5. Remove the chicken to a bowl and use 2 forks to shred the meat. Set aside.

6. Add the parmesan, Boursin (or cream cheese), spinach, and basil leaves to the crock and use a fork to whisk it until the cheese has melted.

7. Add the chicken back into the crock and stir well.

8. Serve as desired. I recommend serving with potatoes, rice, cauliflower rice, pasta, or on a bun.

Recipe Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.