Description
Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken is a flavorful, tender chicken dish cooked slowly with Italian seasoning, sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy Parmesan sauce. Perfect for an easy, comforting meal served over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasonings
- 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 white wine is used)
Creamy Sauce
- 1 cup (225g) sour cream or heavy cream
- 1 tbsp cornstarch diluted in 2 tbsp cold water (optional, to thicken sauce)
- 2–3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp flat leaf parsley or fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning evenly on both sides to ensure full flavor penetration.
- Brown the Chicken: Heat butter and olive oil in a pan or use a slow cooker with a browning function. Pan fry the chicken, skin side down, until golden brown to lock in juices and add flavor.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Turn the chicken over and transfer to the slow cooker if not already there. Pour in the white wine and water or chicken broth. Add paprika, garlic granules, chicken bouillon (if using wine), and diced sun-dried tomatoes to the cooker to build the sauce base.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on the LOW setting for 90 minutes to 2 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). This slow cooking keeps the chicken tender.
- Thicken Sauce (Optional): About 10 minutes before the end of cooking, stir in the cornstarch slurry if you want a thicker sauce. Allow time for it to heat through and thicken properly.
- Finish with Cream and Cheese: Push the chicken to one side and stir in the sour cream or heavy cream until smooth and incorporated. Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley or basil to enrich and freshen the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the creamy chicken over rice, noodles, mashed potatoes, or your preferred side for a delicious, comforting meal.
Notes
- Cooking on high setting is not recommended as it can toughen chicken breasts.
- Using full-fat sour cream or heavy cream gives the richest flavor and texture.
- Cornstarch slurry is optional for thickening the sauce; xanthan gum can be used alternatively.
- If using white wine instead of broth, add chicken bouillon powder or half a stock cube for extra flavor.
- For a low-carb version, replace sun-dried tomatoes with fresh tomatoes and serve with cauliflower mash or steamed greens instead of carb-heavy sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
