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High Protein Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

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A light yet creamy crockpot chicken dish featuring blended cottage cheese and sun-dried tomatoes for a flavorful twist.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6–8 oz 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 chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili crunch oil or red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (for slurry)
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (fresh preferred)
  • 1/2 cup blended cottage cheese
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken dry and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add shallot and garlic, sauté for 1–2 minutes.
  3. Add chicken to the skillet, sear for 2–3 minutes per side until golden, seasoning with onion powder and Italian seasoning.
  4. Transfer seared chicken to the slow cooker with pan drippings.
  5. Scatter sun-dried tomatoes over chicken, pour in chicken broth, and add chili oil or red pepper flakes if desired.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours.
  7. About 30 minutes before serving, whisk cornstarch with water to make a slurry and stir into sauce.
  8. After stirring in the slurry, cover and continue cooking for 30 minutes.
  9. Stir in grated Parmesan and blended cottage cheese until smooth.
  10. Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with fresh basil, and serve.

Notes

For a richer sauce, swap half the cottage cheese for heavy cream. For dairy-free options, substitute with silken tofu purée and dairy-free Parmesan.

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