Ingredients
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 cup chicken broth
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 2 cups baby spinach
– Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Creating Crockpot Marry Me Chicken is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
2. Layer Ingredients: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
3. Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Sprinkle the chopped sun-dried tomatoes over the chicken.
4. Mix the Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix well.
5. Pour Sauce: Pour the cream mixture over the chicken and sun-dried tomatoes in the crockpot.
6. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
7. Add Spinach: About 30 minutes before serving, add the baby spinach to the crockpot, stirring it into the sauce.
8. Thicken the Sauce: If desired, remove the lid and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes to thicken the sauce.
9. Add Parmesan Cheese: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt into the sauce.
10. Serve: Once cooked, gently shred the chicken with two forks, mixing it into the creamy sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours on low / 3 to 4 hours on high
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Fat: 35g
- Protein: 35g