Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken (Print-Friendly Version)
A cozy slow-cooker main with juicy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy Parmesan sauce—ideal for comfort food cravings or romantic dinners. Flavorful, satisfying, and easy for winter gatherings or weeknights. This is one to keep handy.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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4 chicken breasts, skin on or skinless
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2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Cooking Fats
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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1 teaspoon olive oil
→ Deglazing Liquid
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1/2 cup white wine and 1/2 cup water or 1 cup chicken broth
→ Flavor Enhancers
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4 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, diced and drained
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1 teaspoon sweet paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic granules
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1 teaspoon chicken bouillon (use only if wine is used as a liquid)
→ Cream Sauce
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1 cup sour cream or heavy cream
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1 tablespoon cornstarch, diluted in 2 tablespoons cold water (optional, for thickening)
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2 to 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
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2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley or fresh basil, chopped
# How to Make It:
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Generously season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning on both sides.
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Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet or slow cooker with browning feature. Sear chicken, skin side down, until well-golden, about 5 minutes per side.
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Turn the chicken over. Pour in the white wine and water or chicken broth, and add paprika, garlic granules, and sun-dried tomatoes. Add chicken bouillon if wine is used. Transfer to a slow cooker if using skillet.
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Cover and cook on the LOW setting for 90 minutes to 2 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
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Move the chicken to one side of the crock pot. Stir in sour cream or heavy cream until fully incorporated into the juices. If desired, add diluted cornstarch to thicken. Mix in grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley or basil.
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Arrange chicken on plates with sauce spooned over. Serve with rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes as desired.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Adjust cook time if using larger or bone-in breasts; ensure chicken reaches proper internal temperature for food safety.