Marry Me High Protein Chicken (Printable Version)

Creamy chicken slow-cooked with sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, and herbs for a high-protein meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1/2 tsp salt
03 - 1/2 tsp black pepper

→ Sauce

04 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
05 - 1/2 cup light cream cheese, softened
06 - 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
07 - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
08 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
09 - 1/2 tsp dried basil
10 - 1 tsp garlic powder
11 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
13 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Season chicken breasts evenly with salt and black pepper on all sides.
02 - Arrange seasoned chicken pieces in the bottom of the slow cooker.
03 - Whisk together chicken broth, cream cheese, parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, thyme, basil, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl until mostly smooth.
04 - Pour sauce mixture over chicken, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
05 - Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6-7 hours until chicken is cooked through and tender.
06 - Remove chicken, shred or slice as desired, then return to the sauce and stir to combine.
07 - Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and parsley.

# Tips from hearthlykitchen:

01 -
  • You get 45 grams of protein per serving without any fancy techniques or hours spent standing at the stove
  • The creamy sun-dried tomato sauce feels indulgent while keeping things light and wholesome
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day, making it perfect for busy weeks
02 -
  • The sauce will look thin and slightly curdled when you first pour it in but transforms into creamy perfection during cooking
  • Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil need a thorough drain or your sauce will separate and turn greasy
03 -
  • Chef was right about the low-sodium broth, regular broth made this so salty we could barely finish it
  • Grating your own parmesan instead of buying pre-grated makes a surprising difference in how smooth the sauce gets

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