Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken
- 2 hr 40 min
- Serves 4
- 14 ingredients
10 minutes to prep, 2 hours 30 minutes to cook. A comforting slow‑cooker chicken dish that’s protein‑packed and prep‑friendly. The tender chicken simmers in a savory tomato‑herb sauce, then finishes with creamy cheese and fresh basil for a burst of flavor—perfect for meal‑prep and quick family dinners.
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Method
Coat the chicken breasts in the plain flour, adding salt and pepper to taste.
Place the coated chicken in the slow cooker and add garlic granules, tomato purée, dried oregano, paprika, the chicken stock cube, and boiling water.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2½ to 3 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The chicken is tender and pulls apart easily.
Stir in the cream cheese, grated Parmesan, fresh basil, and dried basil (if using) until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The cream cheese and Parmesan melt into a smooth sauce around the chicken.
Divide the mixture into four portions and serve.
Tips while you cook
- Flour coating
- Coat the chicken breasts in flour before placing them in the slow cooker.
- Add cheese after cooking
- Stir in the cream cheese, Parmesan, and basil only after the chicken is fully cooked.
- Portion for serving
- Divide the finished mixture into four equal portions before serving.
Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.
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Marry me chicken, 3 ways
Three creators posted their own. Most use olive oil, garlic, paprika, oregano and tomato.
- James45 min14 ingr.Only this one uses white onion, orzo and sun- tomatoes
- God of food25 min8 ingr.Only this one uses lemon, butter and thyme
- nickigeorgiou2 hr 40 min14 ingr.Only this one uses flour, garlic granules and boiling water
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- American
- High protein
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