Marry Me High Protein Chicken (Print View)

Tender chicken slow-cooked with creamy parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs, rich in protein for easy meals.

# 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

→ Garnish

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Rub chicken breasts thoroughly with salt and black pepper on all sides.
02 - Arrange seasoned chicken pieces in an even 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 combined.
04 - Pour sauce mixture evenly over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are submerged.
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 cooked chicken to a cutting board, shred or slice into pieces, then return to the slow cooker and stir thoroughly to coat with sauce.
07 - Dish onto plates and garnish with fresh basil and parsley.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Set it and forget it cooking that delivers restaurant quality flavor with almost zero active time
  • Packed with 45 grams of protein per serving while still feeling incredibly indulgent and comforting
02 -
  • The cream cheese can look curdled when you first mix it, but it will smooth out beautifully during the slow cooking process
  • Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes after shredding before serving so it has time to soak up more of that sauce
03 -
  • Use freshly grated parmesan instead of pre-grated, as it melts into the sauce much better and has a deeper flavor
  • Don't lift the lid too often while it cooks, or you'll lose heat and extend the cooking time significantly

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