Description
Delicious and creamy Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken, featuring tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a rich sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, white wine, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. This easy, comforting dish is perfect for a cozy dinner and pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasonings
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
Cooking Fats
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp oil (use oil from sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor)
Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup white wine (or chicken broth)
- ½ cup heavy cream (or sour cream)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water (optional, for thickening)
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- Extra Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides evenly with salt, pepper, dried Italian herbs, garlic powder, and paprika to build a flavorful base.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until they develop a golden brown crust, enhancing flavor and texture.
- Transfer to Slow Cooker: Place the seared chicken breasts into the slow cooker in a single layer, preparing them for gentle slow cooking.
- Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Liquid: Sprinkle the chopped sun-dried tomatoes evenly over the chicken, then pour white wine (or chicken broth) over everything to create a savory cooking liquid.
- Slow Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook on LOW for 1.5 to 2 hours, or on HIGH for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Remove the Chicken: Take the chicken out of the slow cooker and set it aside to keep warm while you prepare the sauce.
- Prepare the Sauce: Stir the heavy cream (or sour cream) into the cooking liquid in the slow cooker and heat through. If you prefer a thicker sauce, add the cornstarch slurry and cook on HIGH for 10 more minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Finish the Sauce: Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley or basil to enrich the sauce with flavor and freshness.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the chicken breasts to the slow cooker and coat them well with the creamy sauce to infuse flavor.
- Serve: Serve the Marry Me Chicken warm over your choice of pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs if desired for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth for the white wine if preferred or to avoid alcohol.
- For a thicker sauce, do not skip the optional cornstarch slurry step.
- This recipe pairs well with pasta, mashed potatoes, or steamed rice to soak up the creamy sauce.
- Use oil from sun-dried tomatoes for added depth of flavor in the searing step.
- If using sour cream instead of heavy cream, add it after the slow cooking to prevent curdling.
