Crockpot Marry Me Chicken
Crockpot Marry Me Chicken cooks chicken breasts in a savory broth with garlic, shallot, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, basil, and a smooth cottage cheese finish. It is a high protein slow cooker dinner that works for low-carb plates, meal prep bowls, and practical family meals.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- Small skillet
- Blender or food processor
- Instant-read thermometer
Ingredients
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts 6 to 8 ounces 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 sun-dried tomatoes dry-packed and chopped
- 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 blended until completely smooth
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry, then season both sides with salt, pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Warm olive oil in a small skillet and cook the shallot and garlic for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chicken, cooked aromatics, sun-dried tomatoes, broth, and optional chili crunch oil or red pepper flakes to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, or until the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Whisk cornstarch with a few spoonfuls of hot cooking liquid, then stir it back into the slow cooker.
- Stir in Parmesan and blended cottage cheese on low, let the sauce thicken for 10 minutes, then garnish with basil.
Notes
Storage: Refrigerate cooled chicken and sauce in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
Freezing: Freeze portions for up to 2 months, then thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating gently.
Reheating: Warm leftovers slowly with a splash of broth and stir often so the sauce stays smooth.
Expert Tips: Blend the cottage cheese completely and add it near the end on low heat for the creamiest finish.
Meal Prep: Portion with rice, cauliflower rice, roasted vegetables, or salad greens based on your meal plan.
Low-Carb Tips: Serve with broccoli, green beans, zucchini noodles, or cauliflower mash for a lower-carb dinner.
Variations: Use chicken thighs, add spinach, swap in Greek yogurt, or increase the red pepper flakes for more heat.