This Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta is to die for honestly! There’s a reason this dish has the name Marry Me Chicken! It’s rich, creamy, and so irresistible that it might just prompt a proposal! This dish takes all the flavors you love from the stovetop version and simplifies it into a slow cooker recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. With tender chicken, a luscious Parmesan cream sauce, and hearty pasta, this recipe is bound to become a family favorite.
Ingredients for Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 (8.5-ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes, drained
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream + 2 tablespoons, divided
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 16 ounces bowtie pasta, cooked just before serving
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions for Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Prep the Chicken:
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Assemble in Crock Pot:
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Top with sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, chicken broth, 1 cup of heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Cook:
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
Thicken the Sauce (Optional):
- For a thicker sauce, whisk together the cornstarch and remaining 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, then stir it into the sauce.
Shred or Leave Whole:
- Shred the chicken breasts with two forks while in the crock pot and stir to coat in the sauce, or leave them whole for serving.
Cook the Pasta:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
Combine and Serve:
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce and chicken, or serve the chicken and sauce over the pasta. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Hands-Off Cooking: The slow cooker does most of the work, leaving you time to focus on other things.
- Crowd-Pleaser: Perfect for feeding a family or impressing dinner guests.
- Customizable: Adjust the spice level with red pepper flakes, or swap bowtie pasta for your favorite variety.
- Comfort Food at Its Best: Creamy, cheesy, and absolutely satisfying.
If you do love this recipe, try some of my other easy dinners!
Pro Tips
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of cream or broth if needed.
- Make It Ahead: You can prep the ingredients the night before and store them in the crock pot insert in the fridge. In the morning, simply place the insert in the slow cooker and start cooking.
This Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta saves me on busy weekdays when I get home from work and am too exhausted to cook dinner. Throwing this in the crock pot on my lunch, or in the morning before I head to work, saves me so much time! I hope it will for you too. Enjoy this dish, and comment below what you think and tag me in your social media posts about it.
Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta
This Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a spin on the classic marry me chicken, and it's delicious! Loaded with delicious flavor, creamy sauce, and bowtie pasta, it's sure to become a family staple! It's as easy as throwing the ingredients in the crock pot and the rest is letting it do it's magic - yes, it's that simple!
Equipment
- 1 Crock Pot
Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 8.5 ounce jar sun-dried tomatoes drained
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream + 2 tablespoons divided
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- 16 ounces bowtie pasta cooked just before serving
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional, for thickening
- Fresh basil or parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Sprinkle with seasonings: garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Top with sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, chicken broth, 1 cup heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, whisk together the cornstarch and remaining 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, then stir it into the sauce.
- Shred the chicken breasts with two forks while in the crock pot and stir to be well coated in the sauce.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce and chicken, or serve the chicken and sauce over the pasta. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
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