Crockpot Marry Me Chicken
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Crockpot Marry Me Chicken
Description
This recipe begins by lightly browning chicken breasts to develop surface color and flavor before placing them in a slow cooker. The sauce is mixed from chicken stock, cornstarch, heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and paprika, providing a savory, creamy base with herbal and mild smoky notes.
Sun-dried tomatoes and pats of butter are added on top before slow cooking on low or high heat for several hours. This process softens the chicken thoroughly and thickens the sauce, creating a hearty, smooth texture with concentrated flavor from the slow melding of ingredients.
The dish is finished with fresh basil for an aromatic touch and is typically served over pasta to absorb the creamy sauce. It presents a balanced profile of tender poultry with a rich yet approachable creamy tomato-herb sauce.
Variations include using chicken thighs, adding vegetables like spinach or mushrooms, and topping with Parmesan cheese. The chicken can be sliced or shredded before serving, allowing flexible presentation options.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes
- 4 tablespoons butter
- basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium high heat quickly brown each side of the chicken breasts for about 2 minutes per side, you are just looking to get some color on the outside of the chicken.
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl combine the chicken stock, cornstarch and cream until well mixed.
- Mix in the garlic, italian seasoning, onion powder and paprika.
- Pour the sauce mix all over the chicken.
- Top with the sundried tomatoes and butter.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Garnish with basil.
- Serve over pasta!
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for breasts for a different texture and flavor.
- The cooked chicken can be sliced or shredded depending on your preferred serving style.
- Adding spinach or mushrooms to the slow cooker adds additional vegetables to the dish.
- Parmesan cheese is a complementary topping to enhance the sauce's richness.
- This chicken is versatile when served over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 353kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 255mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 713mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1009IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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