Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Sandwiches pile creamy shredded chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, melted cream cheese and mozzarella, plus crisp bacon onto toasted brioche buns. Slow cooking makes the chicken fork-tender while the seasoned broth protects the tomatoes from scorching.
The recipe makes exactly 6 sandwiches. Preparation takes 10 minutes, cooking is listed at 360 minutes, and total time is 370 minutes. The chicken cooks on low for 4–6 hours, then the cheeses need another 15–20 minutes to melt completely.
Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Sandwich Ingredients
Use 1 pound chicken breast with ½ teaspoon each salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and dried thyme; 1 teaspoon each onion powder and garlic powder; and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes.
Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic, ⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and ½ cup chicken broth. The creamy mixture needs one 8-ounce block cream cheese and 1 cup shredded mozzarella. Finish with exactly 8 bacon slices, 6 brioche buns, and butter or mayonnaise for toasting the buns.
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How to Make Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Sandwiches
- Prepare the crockpot and add 1 pound chicken. Coat all sides with salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Pour in ½ cup broth and stir around the chicken, keeping the tomatoes submerged.
- Cook on low for 4–6 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and shreds easily.
- Remove and shred with two forks. Return chicken to the crockpot with the 8-ounce cream cheese block and 1 cup mozzarella; cook on low 15–20 minutes until melted, then stir smooth.
- Cook all 8 bacon slices until crisp. Split 6 brioche buns, spread with butter or mayonnaise, and toast golden.
- Divide creamy chicken among the 6 bottom buns, top with bacon and the bun tops, and serve hot.
For food-safety guidance while cooking, use the USDA safe minimum temperature chart.
Season One Pound of Chicken
Add Garlic, Tomatoes, and Broth
Slow Cook on Low for Four to Six Hours
Shred With Two Forks
Add the Two Cheeses
Stir Into a Creamy Filling
Cook Exactly Eight Bacon Slices
Toast Six Brioche Buns
Build Six Even Sandwiches
Serve While Hot and Crisp
Use the Full Slow-Cooker Timeline
Make Ahead Carefully
Avoid Common Slow-Cooker Errors
Conclusion
Season 1 pound chicken with the seven measured seasonings. Add 1 tablespoon garlic, ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes, and ½ cup broth, keeping tomatoes submerged. Cook on low 4–6 hours, shred, and return to the crockpot with 8 ounces cream cheese and 1 cup mozzarella for 15–20 minutes. Cook 8 bacon slices and toast 6 brioche buns with butter or mayonnaise. Divide chicken and bacon among six buns and serve hot.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → How long does the chicken cook in the crockpot?
Cook it on low for 4–6 hours, until fully cooked and easy to shred with a fork.
- → How long does the cream cheese take to melt?
Allow about 15–20 minutes on low after returning the shredded chicken and adding both cheeses.
- → Why must the sun-dried tomatoes stay submerged?
Keeping them in the ½ cup broth prevents the chopped pieces from drying out or burning during slow cooking.
- → How many sandwiches does the recipe make?
It makes exactly 6 sandwiches using six brioche buns and eight bacon slices.