Slow-Cooker Marry Me Chicken

Name: Slow-Cooker Marry Me Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/3 cup julienned oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup heavy whipping cream, warmed; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 cups fresh baby spinach; Hot cooked pasta, rice or mashed potatoes; Fresh basil leaves

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 2 hours

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Spend less time at the stove and more time with your honey by making flavorful slow-cooker marry me chicken.

Ingredients

1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
3/4 cup chicken broth
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup julienned oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup heavy whipping cream, warmed
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh baby spinach
Hot cooked pasta, rice or mashed potatoes
Fresh basil leaves

Directions

In a small bowl, combine salt, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes and pepper. Season chicken breasts with spice mixture, coating all sides.
Add chicken broth and garlic to a 6- or 7-qt. slow cooker. Stir the minced garlic into the broth. Add chicken and sun-dried tomatoes.
Cover; cook on low until a digital thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken reads 165°, 2-3 hours.
Remove chicken and the sun-dried tomatoes; set aside. Pour cooking liquid from the slow cooker into a heatproof measuring cup (there should be 1 to 1-1/2 cups); set aside.
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. When bubbling, whisk in flour, salt and pepper. Whisk until roux is thickened, 1-2 minutes. Slowly whisk in warmed heavy cream and reserved cooking liquid. Bring to a simmer until thickened, whisking constantly, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted; stir in spinach. Pour sauce into the slow cooker; set back to low. Add chicken breasts and sun-dried tomatoes. Spoon sauce over the chicken; cook until warm, about 10 minutes.
Place portions of hot cooked pasta, rice or mashed potatoes on dinner plates. Top with chicken and sauce; sprinkle with fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 440 calories, 28g fat (16g saturated fat), 155mg cholesterol, 1092mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 37g protein.

This viral, flavor-packed chicken dish has become a favorite dinner for my husband and me. I make a large batch so that we can count on leftovers, which are just as delicious! —Nancy Mock, Southbridge, Massachusetts

Recipe Creator

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