Description

Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a luscious Tuscan-inspired tomato cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and fresh spinach. Perfect for an effortless weeknight dinner that feels special yet requires minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

1 15-ounce can of tomato sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Main Ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or chicken thighs)
1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil, lightly drained before chopping
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups baby spinach

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Instructions

Make the Sauce: Add the tomato sauce, minced garlic, kosher salt, dried thyme, and freshly ground black pepper to a 4- or 6-quart slow cooker. Stir the ingredients to combine evenly. In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and cornstarch until the mixture becomes smooth. Pour this cream mixture into the slow cooker and whisk everything together until the sauce is uniform.
Add the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts into the slow cooker and turn them in the sauce to coat evenly on all sides. Cover the slow cooker and cook the chicken on low heat for 3 to 4 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is cooked through.
Finish the Sauce: Once the chicken is done cooking, remove it to a cutting board to rest. Stir the sun-dried tomatoes, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and sugar into the sauce remaining in the slow cooker until smooth and well combined. Add the baby spinach and stir gently until the spinach wilts just slightly from the heat of the sauce.
Serve: Slice the rested chicken across the grain if desired. Return the chicken to the sauce in the slow cooker to warm through briefly, or serve it sliced with spoonfuls of the creamy tomato sauce over your choice of rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.

Notes

This recipe offers a creamy, cozy dish ideal for weeknight dinners, delivering tender chicken in a velvety tomato cream sauce with minimal preparation effort.
Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier, more flavorful option if preferred.
The sauce can be served over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes, making it versatile for different side pairings.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/6 of recipe)
Calories: 387 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 716 mg
Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 36 g
Cholesterol: 115 mg