Description
This slow-cooked Marry Me Chicken features tender chicken in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, perfect for a cozy dinner with minimal hands-on effort.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed recommended)
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat suggested)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crock Pot by setting it to LOW and optionally spraying or brushing the insert with oil.
- Season the chicken by patting the breasts dry and rubbing both sides with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Layer the seasoned chicken in the bottom of the Crock Pot, scattering the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and tucking the minced garlic around the chicken.
- In a bowl, whisk the softened cream cheese with the chicken broth until smooth, then pour it evenly over the chicken.
- Add fresh spinach, grated Parmesan, and red pepper flakes on top of everything.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours until the chicken reaches 165°F and is very tender.
- After cooking, remove the chicken to a plate, stir the sauce to combine, and whisk in a cornstarch slurry if a thicker sauce is desired.
- Slice or shred the chicken and return it to the sauce before serving.
Notes
For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and nutritional yeast; for lower calories, use light cream cheese for a thinner sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian