Can you cook Marry Me Chicken in a slow cooker?

Yes, and honestly, it’s one of the easiest and most effective ways to prepare it. Slow cooking allows the chicken to soak up all the creamy, garlicky flavors while staying tender. Just toss in the ingredients (except pasta) and let the crock pot do its thing.

Can you put raw pasta in a crock pot?

You can, but it’s not the best fit for this particular recipe. Raw pasta tends to overcook and turn mushy in slow cookers. For the best texture, boil the pasta separately and mix it in toward the end of cooking.

Why is it called “Marry Me Pasta”?

The name comes from the reaction it tends to inspire, comforting, indulgent, and rich enough to make someone fall in love at first bite. It’s said that one taste could earn you a marriage proposal!

Can you put raw chicken straight into a slow cooker?

Yes, absolutely. Slow cookers are designed to safely cook raw chicken as long as you allow enough time for it to reach a safe internal temperature of 165°F.

Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta Your Family Will Love

Description

Creamy, slow-cooked chicken pasta with sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan. A cozy, flavorful meal for any night.

Ingredients

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1.5 to 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts or thighs

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup chicken broth

¾ cup grated parmesan cheese

½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

1 tsp Italian seasoning

¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

12 oz pasta, cooked separately

Salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Place chicken in the bottom of your crock pot. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

2. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes on top of the chicken.

3. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream.

4. Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.

5. Shred the chicken directly in the crock pot using two forks.

6. Stir in grated parmesan and red pepper flakes until melted and creamy.

7. Add cooked pasta and stir to coat evenly.

8. Serve hot with desired toppings.

Notes

Use thighs for juicier meat.

Add pasta just before serving to avoid mushiness.

Garnish with basil or more parmesan.

Pasta sauce thickens as it sits.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 580
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 120mg