Marry Me High Protein Chicken (Printable)
Tender chicken slow-cooked in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, and herbs for a 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
# Steps:
01 - Rub 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 chicken, ensuring all pieces are fully submerged.
05 - Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6-7 hours until chicken reaches 165°F and is tender.
06 - Remove chicken, shred with forks or slice as desired, then return to sauce and stir to coat thoroughly.
07 - Plate hot and garnish with fresh basil and parsley if using.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Set it and forget it cooking that delivers restaurant quality flavor with almost zero effort
- Protein packed comfort food that somehow feels indulgent while keeping your fitness goals intact
02 -
- The sauce will look thin at first but thickens beautifully as the cream cheese melts and parmesan incorporates
- Resist the urge to lift the lid too often, as escaping heat extends cooking time
03 -
- Let the cream cheese soften completely at room temperature before whisking to prevent lumps
- Use freshly grated parmesan instead of pre-shredded for better melting and smoother sauce