Marry Me High Protein Chicken (Printable Version)
Tender chicken slow-cooked with sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, and herbs for a creamy, flavorful dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1/2 tsp salt
03 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
→ Sauce
04 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
05 - 1/2 cup light cream cheese, softened
06 - 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
07 - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
08 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
09 - 1/2 tsp dried basil
10 - 1 tsp garlic powder
11 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
→ Garnish
12 - 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
13 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
# Method:
01 - Season chicken breasts evenly with salt and black pepper on all sides.
02 - Place seasoned chicken in the bottom of the crockpot in a single layer.
03 - Whisk together chicken broth, cream cheese, parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, thyme, basil, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes until mostly smooth.
04 - Pour sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are evenly covered.
05 - Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6-7 hours until chicken is cooked through and tender.
06 - Remove chicken, shred or slice as desired, return to sauce and stir to coat thoroughly.
07 - Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and parsley if desired.
# Chef's Tips:
01 -
- The sauce develops this impossibly velvety texture while you go about your day, like magic happening in the corner of your kitchen
- High protein comfort food that actually feels light enough for weeknight dinner but special enough for company
02 -
- The sauce might look slightly separated when you first lift the lid but stirring the shredded chicken back in brings it all together beautifully
- Adding fresh dairy like Greek yogurt after cooking prevents any chance of curdling while still boosting protein
03 -
- Pat the chicken dry before seasoning for better browning and flavor adhesion
- Stir in a handful of fresh spinach during the last 30 minutes for an easy serving of vegetables