Marry Me High Protein Chicken (Printable Version)

Slow-cooked creamy chicken with sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, and herbs, perfect for busy days.

# What You 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 optional

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped optional
13 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Rub chicken breasts evenly with salt and black pepper on all sides.
02 - Arrange seasoned chicken in a single layer at the bottom of the crockpot.
03 - Whisk together chicken broth, cream cheese, parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, thyme, basil, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl until mostly smooth.
04 - Pour sauce mixture over chicken, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
05 - Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6-7 hours until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and is tender.
06 - Transfer chicken to a cutting board, shred or slice as preferred, then return to the slow cooker and stir to coat thoroughly in the sauce.
07 - Portion into bowls and garnish with fresh basil and parsley if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The slow cooker does practically all the work while you go about your day
  • Each serving packs 45 grams of protein without feeling heavy or boring
  • The sauce comes together so luxuriously that no one will guess its lightened up
02 -
  • The sauce will look thin and separated when you first pour it in but trust the process, it transforms into creamy perfection
  • If you want to swap in Greek yogurt for extra protein, stir it in after cooking or it might curdle from the heat
  • Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil need a good drain and chop, while dry packed ones might need a quick soak in warm water
03 -
  • Dont skip softening the cream cheese first, cold cream cheese creates tiny lumps that never fully melt into the sauce
  • If you have time, sear the chicken in a hot pan for 2 minutes per side before slow cooking for extra flavor depth

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