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Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken recipe is a creamy, flavorful dish perfect for a comforting meal. Tender chicken breasts slow-cooked with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a rich sauce made from cream cheese and Parmesan create a delicious dinner that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasonings

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced

Sauce and Toppings

  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat), softened
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crock Pot: Set your Crock Pot to the low heat setting, allowing it to warm up for cooking.
  2. Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning for optimal flavor.
  3. Layer Chicken and Tomatoes: Place the seasoned chicken breasts at the bottom of the Crock Pot. Evenly scatter the chopped sun-dried tomatoes over the chicken.
  4. Make the Creamy Sauce: In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and low-sodium chicken broth. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Pour this sauce evenly over the chicken and sun-dried tomatoes in the Crock Pot.
  5. Add Spinach and Cheese: Spread the fresh spinach leaves over the top, then sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes to add a subtle heat flavor.
  6. Cook: Cover the Crock Pot and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender.
  7. Serve: Once cooked, serve the creamy chicken over rice or pasta to make a hearty meal.

Notes

  • Adjust red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.
  • For thicker sauce, remove the chicken breasts after cooking and stir the sauce, then return the chicken to the Crock Pot before serving.
  • Using full-fat cream cheese gives a richer flavor, but you can substitute with light cream cheese for a lighter option.
  • Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil may add extra richness; if using dry-packed, rehydrate in warm water before chopping.
  • Ensure chicken breasts are similar size to cook evenly.

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