Description
Enjoy Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken for a rich and creamy feast. This dish is perfect for Delicious Meal Ideas and ranks among The Best Crockpot Chicken recipes, making dinner time cozy and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts skin on or skinless
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp olive oil (can omit if preferred)
- ½ cup (120ml) white wine + ½ cup water OR 1 cup (240) chicken broth
- 4 tbsp diced sun-dried tomatoes (drained)
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon (if you have used wine)
- 1 cup (225g) sour cream or heavy cream
- 1 tbsp cornstarch diluted in 2 tbsp cold water (optional)
- 2–3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp flat leaf parsley or fresh basil chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning evenly.
- Warm the butter and olive oil in a pan or slow cooker if possible and fry the chicken skin side down until it turns golden brown.
- Flip the chicken, transfer to the slow cooker if not already there, then add the wine or chicken broth along with paprika, garlic granules, and the sun-dried tomatoes.
- Cover and let it cook on low for 90 minutes to 2 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Optional – mix the cornstarch with cold water and stir it into the sauce about 10 minutes before finishing to thicken.
- Move chicken aside and blend in the sour cream or heavy cream, then mix in Parmesan and chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Avoid cooking on high to prevent tough chicken breasts
- Use full-fat sour cream or heavy cream for best texture
- Add cornstarch slurry or xanthan gum to thicken sauce
- When using white wine, include chicken bouillon
- For low carb, replace sun-dried tomatoes with fresh tomatoes and serve with cauliflower mash or steamed greens
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 455kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1061mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g + 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 51g
- Cholesterol: 189mg