High Protein Crockpot Marry Me Chicken
A comforting and flavorful slow-cooked chicken dish that's high in protein, perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6-8 oz each)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon chili crunch oil or red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated preferred)
- 1/2 cup blended cottage cheese (any fat content, must be blended until completely smooth)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by placing the chicken breasts into your slow cooker. Season them with kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Drizzle olive oil over the seasoned chicken.
- Add the finely chopped shallot and crushed garlic to the slow cooker.
- Mix in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
- Pour the low-sodium chicken broth over the entire mixture in the slow cooker.
- If you’re using chili crunch oil or red pepper flakes, sprinkle them in now.
Cooking
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
- Once the chicken is tender and fully cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a couple of tablespoons of water until smooth.
- Pour the cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker and stir well to incorporate it into the sauce.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and blended cottage cheese until fully combined and creamy.
- Finally, add the shredded chicken back into the sauce and stir gently to coat.
Notes
For best results, consider marinating the chicken in the seasonings for a couple of hours before cooking. Adjust seasoning according to taste. Fresh garlic offers better flavor compared to garlic powder.