Description
A creamy, flavorful slow cooker chicken dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich sauce of sun-dried tomatoes, white wine or chicken broth, and a luscious mix of sour cream and Parmesan cheese. This easy Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken recipe is perfect for a comforting weeknight meal served 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)
- ½ cup (120 ml) white wine + ½ cup water OR 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
- 4 tbsp diced sun-dried tomatoes (drained)
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon (only if white wine is used)
Creamy Sauce
- 1 cup (225 g) 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: Sprinkle salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning evenly on all sides of the chicken breasts for flavorful meat.
- Browning the chicken: Heat the butter and olive oil in a pan or use the browning function of the slow cooker, then pan-fry the chicken skin side down until golden brown. This seals in juices and adds flavor.
- Prepare for slow cooking: Turn the chicken breasts over, then transfer them to the slow cooker if not already there. Pour in the white wine and water mixture or chicken broth. Add sweet paprika, garlic granules, chicken bouillon (if using wine), and sun-dried tomatoes on top of the chicken.
- Slow cook the chicken: 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 it is fully cooked and tender.
- Thicken the sauce (optional): About 10 minutes before the cooking ends, stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce. The heat will activate the cornstarch. If you are using sour cream, this step can be skipped.
- Finish the creamy sauce: Push the chicken to one side of the slow cooker, then stir in the sour cream or heavy cream until well combined. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley or basil, mixing them into the sauce for rich flavor.
- Serve: Serve the creamy chicken over rice, noodles, mashed potatoes, or your preferred side for a comforting meal.
Notes
- It is recommended to cook this recipe on LOW setting to avoid tough chicken breasts.
- Use full-fat sour cream or heavy cream for the best creamy texture.
- If thickening the sauce, cornstarch slurry or xanthan gum can be used effectively.
- When using white wine, add chicken bouillon powder or half a crumbled stock cube for enhanced flavor.
- The recipe is low carb except for the sun-dried tomatoes; for a lower carb option, replace them with fresh tomatoes and serve with cauliflower mash or steamed greens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
