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Easy Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Thighs Recipe

Delicious Easy Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Thighs Recipe

Delicious Easy Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Thighs Recipe featuring succulent chicken thighs and creamy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 490
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs bone-in, skin-on for juiciness; can substitute with boneless.
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream substitute with half-and-half or coconut milk for a lighter version.
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese substitute with Pecorino Romano or nutritional yeast.
  • 3 tablespoons Sun-Dried Tomato Paste
For Aromatics
  • 1 medium Chopped Onion sauteed.
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic fresh.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder substitute with fresh minced garlic.
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for searing chicken.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth for deglazing.

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep the Chicken: Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Sear (Optional): Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken thighs skin-side down for about 4 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent.
  4. Prepare Sauce: Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth, then stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and sun-dried tomato paste until thickened.
  5. Combine in Crockpot: Place seared chicken thighs in the crockpot and pour the creamy sauce over them.
  6. Cook: Set crockpot to low and cook for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle basil or parsley over the chicken and serve with pasta, rice, or bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 33gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 550mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

This dish is meal prep-friendly and can be frozen for up to 3 months. Consider making a double batch for leftovers.

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