Description
Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich sauce made from garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish is sure to impress your guests and may even lead to marriage proposals! Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, serve it over pasta or rice for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare your Crock Pot by setting it on low heat.
- Pat dry the chicken breasts and season them with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Place the chicken at the bottom of the Crock Pot and scatter sun-dried tomatoes on top.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with chicken broth until smooth; pour over the chicken.
- Add fresh spinach and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Serve over rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, consider searing the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker. Customize by adding vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini. Substitute different cheeses like mozzarella or feta for variety.