Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken: The Viral Recipe Everyone’s Obsessed With!

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut cream is lower in calories, while milk is more budget-friendly.

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken thighs are more flavorful and cheaper than breasts.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and a good cheese substitute.

Get your slow cooker ready.

Add chicken stock, garlic powder, and optional chili flakes to the slow cooker.

Add mixed herbs, salt, and sundried tomatoes to the mixture.

Mix cornflour with a little water to prevent clumping, then add it to the slow cooker.

Add lowfat cream cheese and plenty of black pepper to the slow cooker.

Add chicken breast to the slow cooker (chicken thighs can be used as an alternative).

Cook on low for about 3 to 4 hours, checking the temperature with a food thermometer until it reaches 74°C.

Once cooked and the sauce has thickened, stir through some basil.

Plate the chicken and sauce, serving it with pasta, rice, potatoes, or on its own with vegetables.

Garnish with more black pepper and basil before serving.

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