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Plated high protein marry me chicken served over cauliflower rice with roasted asparagus

High Protein Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

Tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a creamy cottage cheese sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, delivering 30g of protein per serving with only 15 minutes of prep time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 186
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 small shallot finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 0.25 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped, not in oil
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili crunch oil or red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup cottage cheese blended until smooth, any fat content
  • 3 tablespoons fresh basil chopped

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Slow Cooker
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • meat thermometer
  • Blender or Food Processor

Method
 

  1. Season chicken breasts generously with kosher salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped shallot and crushed garlic, sautéing for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Push the sautéed shallot and garlic to the side of the skillet. Add chicken breasts and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Sprinkle with onion powder and Italian seasoning while searing.
  4. Transfer seared chicken to the slow cooker. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes, low-sodium chicken broth, and optional chili crunch oil or red pepper flakes.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F when checked with a meat thermometer.
  6. During the last 30 minutes of the 4-6 hour cooking time, mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
  7. Turn off the heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and blended cottage cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  8. Coat chicken thoroughly with the sauce. Let rest for 5-10 minutes, then serve garnished with fresh chopped basil.
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Notes

Blend cottage cheese completely smooth in a blender or food processor before adding. Recipe stays delicious for up to 4 days refrigerated. Can be easily doubled for larger gatherings. For best results, always sear chicken before slow cooking to develop deeper flavor.
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