Description
Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, flavorful slow-cooked chicken dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich sauce of sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, paprika, and Parmesan cheese. This comforting meal is easy to prepare and perfect for serving over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 4 chicken breasts, skin on or skinless
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Base
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp olive oil (optional)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) white wine + 1/2 cup water OR 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth
- 4 tbsp diced sun-dried tomatoes (drained)
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon (use only if using wine instead of broth)
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup (225g) sour cream or heavy cream
- 1 tbsp cornstarch diluted in 2 tbsp cold water (optional for thickening)
- 2–3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp flat leaf parsley or fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts thoroughly on both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to develop the base flavor.
- Brown the Chicken: Heat the butter and olive oil in a pan or directly in the slow cooker if it supports browning. Pan fry the chicken breasts skin side down until golden brown to lock in juices.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Turn the chicken over and transfer it to the slow cooker if you browned it in a pan. Pour in the white wine and water or chicken broth, then add the paprika, garlic granules, sun-dried tomatoes, and chicken bouillon powder if you used wine. This richly flavors the cooking liquid.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 90 minutes to 2 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), ensuring tenderness.
- Optional Sauce Thickening: About 10 minutes before the end of the cooking time, if desired, stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce. Heat through to activate the thickener. If using sour cream, this step can be skipped.
- Finish the Sauce: Push the chicken to one side. Stir in the sour cream or heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley until fully combined to create a creamy, flavorful sauce.
- Serve: Serve the creamy chicken over rice, noodles, mashed potatoes, or your preferred side dish for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Do not cook on the HIGH setting as it may cause the chicken breasts to become tough.
- Use full-fat sour cream or heavy cream to ensure a rich, creamy sauce. For extra thickening, the cornstarch slurry or xanthan gum can be added.
- If using white wine instead of chicken broth, add a teaspoon of chicken bouillon powder to deepen the flavor.
- This recipe is low in carbs except for the sun-dried tomatoes. For a lower-carb option, substitute fresh tomatoes and serve with cauliflower mash or steamed greens instead of traditional sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
