Description
This Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken is the kind of easy dinner that feels special enough for guests but simple enough for a busy weeknight. Juicy chicken breasts cook low and slow in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce with sun dried tomatoes and spinach, creating a rich and comforting meal that fits right into your collection of easy dinner ideas, slow cooker dinners, cozy family meals, and comfort food favorites. I love serving it over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a satisfying dinner that tastes like much more work than it really is.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes
2 cups baby spinach
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
Instructions
1. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
2. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
3. Add the minced garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped sun dried tomatoes.
4. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
5. Stir in the baby spinach during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
6. Mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth.
7. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker if you want a thicker sauce.
8. Cover and cook for 15 more minutes, then serve warm with plenty of sauce.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce and best flavor. Pre shredded cheese can make the sauce grainy.
Add the spinach near the end so it stays vibrant and does not overcook into the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
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