Lightened-Up Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken
Creamy, flavorful, and made healthier in the crockpot! This easy viral favorite is perfect for weeknight dinners or date night with minimal prep, maximum flavor!
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Measuring spoons
- Cutting Board
- Sharp Knife
- Meat Thermometer
- Tongs or spoon
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 8.5 oz sun-dried tomatoes julienned (oil strained and discarded)
- ½ cup chicken bone broth
- ½ cup half and half
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 8 oz fresh or frozen spinach thawed (optional)
- Fresh basil sliced (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Add the chicken breasts to the slow cooker and season evenly with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle minced garlic on top.
- Add the strained sun-dried tomatoes and pour in the chicken bone broth. Gently move things around so the flavors distribute evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. You can keep the chicken whole or shred it—both work great.
- Stir in the half and half and shredded parmesan, add spinach if using. Close the lid and let it sit for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and the spinach wilts, then top with fresh basil ribbons and serve!
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 471kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 50gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 181mgSodium: 1075mgPotassium: 2880mgFiber: 9gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 6254IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 327mgIron: 9mg
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