Crock Pot Sherry Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinners with the comforting and gourmet flavors of Crock Pot Sherry Chicken. This easy slow-cooker recipe combines tender, juicy chicken breasts with the rich, nutty notes of dry sherry wine, creating a luscious sauce enhanced by sautéed onions, garlic, earthy mushrooms, and sweet carrots. A quick stovetop sear locks in flavor before the crock pot magically melds everything together over a leisurely 4-hour cooking period. With herbs like thyme and parsley rounding out the dish, this recipe is perfect served over rice, creamy mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the savory sauce. Whether you're seeking a cozy family meal or an elegant dinner idea, this recipe is your ultimate answer for effortless indulgence.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cups dry sherry wine
- 0.5 cups chicken broth
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
Step 2
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to the crock pot.
Step 3
In the same skillet, add the diced onion, carrots, and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4
Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, then slowly add the sherry wine to deglaze the pan. Stir constantly to form a smooth mixture.
Step 5
Pour the sherry mixture over the chicken in the crock pot.
Step 6
Add the chicken broth, sliced mushrooms, dried thyme, and dried parsley to the crock pot. Stir gently to combine.
Step 7
Cover and cook on low heat for 4 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Step 8
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Step 9
Serve the chicken with its sauce over rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1458.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1721.7 |
| Total Fat 50.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 21.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 653.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3268.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 52.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 15.4g | |
| Protein 230.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 29.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 216.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3315.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories