Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
455 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken
Description
This recipe begins by seasoning chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then browning them in butter and olive oil to develop color. The slow cooker cooks the chicken with white wine or broth, sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and garlic granules until tender. The low cooking maintains juiciness while allowing flavors to meld over 90 minutes to two hours.
Before finishing, a cornstarch slurry can be added to thicken the sauce, though sour cream or heavy cream can be used without it. Stirring in Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley enriches and brightens the creamy sauce. The result is a smooth, savory dish combining tender chicken and a tangy tomato-cream sauce with herbal notes.
Serve the chicken with sides that suit the rich sauce, such as rice or steamed vegetables. The recipe can be adapted for low-carb diets by replacing sun-dried tomatoes with fresh tomatoes and pairing it with cauliflower mash or greens.
Notes advise against high heat cooking to avoid tough chicken and suggest using full-fat dairy for the sauce. Adding chicken bouillon powder balances flavors when using white wine. The cornstarch slurry or xanthan gum can thicken the sauce depending on preference.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast skin on or skinless
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- salt
- black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 tsp olive oil (can omit if preferred)
- ½ cup white wine 120 ml white wine plus ½ cup water or 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 4 tbsp sun-dried tomato drained, diced
- 1 tsp paprika sweet
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon (if you have used wine)
- 1 cup sour cream 225g, or heavy cream
- 1 tbsp cornstarch optional, diluted in 2 tbsp cold water
- 2-3 tbsp Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 tbsp flat leaf parsley or fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and sprinkle with the dried Italian herbs.
- Heat the butter and oil in a pan or directly in the slow cooker if it has a browning function. Pan fry, skin side down, until golden.
- Turn the chicken breasts over (transfer to the slow cooker if not already using) and pour in the wine or chicken broth. Season with paprika, garlic granules and add the sun-dried tomatoes.
- Cover and cook on the LOW setting for 90 mins - 2 hours or until the chicken registers internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Optional: make a cornstarch slurry by mixing it with a little cold water and stir into the sauce ten minutes before cooking time is over. The cornstarch will need to be heated through to activate and thicken the sauce. If you are using sour cream you can leave this out.
- Pile the chicken to one side and stir in the sour cream or heavy cream until incorporated. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
- Serve the chicken over rice or noodles, with mashed potatoes or however you like!
Notes
- Cooking on low heat is recommended to keep chicken tender; high heat may toughen breasts.
- Use full-fat sour cream or heavy cream for better sauce richness and texture.
- To thicken the sauce, add cornstarch slurry or xanthan gum if desired.
- If using white wine instead of broth, add chicken bouillon powder or a stock cube to enhance flavor.
- For a low-carb option, swap sun-dried tomatoes with fresh tomatoes and serve with cauliflower mash or steamed greens.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 455 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 455kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 1061mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 1185mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1158IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 121mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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