Description
Marry Me Chicken is a delicious and creamy chicken dish that is sure to win hearts with its rich flavors and tender texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained and chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian herbs on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from heat.
- In a slow cooker, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until well mixed.
- Place the seared chicken breasts on top of the cream mixture in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the chopped spinach and let it wilt in the sauce.
- Serve the chicken with the creamy sauce over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add sliced mushrooms or bell peppers to the slow cooker for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours (slow cooker) or 2-3 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg