Irresistibly Delicious Slow Cooker Chicken Marry Me
A game-changing slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken in a creamy sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 3 cloves Fresh Garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- 2 cups Spinach (fresh)
- 1 tsp Pepper Flakes
Instructions
- Plug in your slow cooker and set it to low heat.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker and top it with sun-dried tomatoes.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese with chicken broth until smooth.
- Pour this creamy mixture over the chicken, then add fresh spinach. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- Serve with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread to soak up that luscious sauce.
Notes
Feel free to substitute Greek yogurt for cream cheese for a lighter option or add more vegetables for extra nutrition. Storing leftovers in an airtight container allows them to stay fresh for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg