Why is Marry Me Chicken so popular?

This dish went viral on TikTok because of its incredible flavor payoff vs. effort. The legend says the creamy sauce—packed with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and parmesan—is so good that if you make it for your partner, they will propose immediately! While the original is heavy on cream, our high protein version keeps the viral flavor but cuts the calories in half.

What is the best side dish for Marry Me Chicken?

Since the sauce is rich and savory, you need a side that can soak it up. Classic: Serve over angel hair pasta or mashed potatoes. Low Carb: Zucchini noodles (zoodles) or cauliflower rice.

Can I use cream of chicken soup instead of the cottage cheese sauce?

Technically, yes—many "dump and go" recipes use condensed Cream of Chicken or Cream of Mushroom soup as a shortcut. However, I don't recommend it. Canned soups are often high in sodium, low in protein, and contain preservatives. By using my blended cottage cheese hack, you get a fresher, creamier taste and a massive 35g protein boost that canned soup just can't match.

Can you put raw chicken in a slow cooker?

Absolutely. This is the beauty of a dump dinner! Placing raw boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker allows them to braise gently in the broth and juices, resulting in tender, shreddable meat without any pre-searing required.

How do I stop the dairy sauce from curdling?

This is the #1 mistake people make with creamy slow cooker recipes. Never add the dairy at the beginning. High heat over 4 hours will cause the protein in dairy to separate (curdle). Always whisk your blended cottage cheese (or Greek yogurt) mixture in during the last 15-20 minutes of cooking, or simply stir it in after you turn the heat off.

Is Marry Me Chicken the same as Tuscan Chicken?

They are very close cousins! Both feature a creamy sauce with spinach or basil. The main difference is that Marry Me Chicken typically features sun-dried tomatoes more prominently and has a slight kick from red pepper flakes, whereas traditional Tuscan chicken often leans heavily on garlic and spinach.

High Protein Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken (35g Protein!)

Description

A creamy, Tuscan-style chicken breast dinner made in the crockpot without heavy cream. Packed with 35g protein.

Ingredients

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1.5 lbs (680g) Chicken Breast, boneless skinless
½ cup (120ml) Chicken Broth
⅓ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes, chopped (oil drained)
1 cup (225g) Cottage Cheese (2% or 4%)
¼ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tsp Dried Oregano
½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes
Fresh Basil, for garnish

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Instructions

Place chicken in slow cooker. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
Add garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and broth. Cook on LOW for 3-4 hours.
Blend cottage cheese and parmesan until silky smooth.
Remove chicken. Turn off heat. Whisk sauce into the pot liquid.
Return chicken and garnish with basil.

Notes

Dairy Tip: Do not boil the sauce after adding the cottage cheese mixture to prevent separation.
Serving: Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or zucchini noodles.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 4 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: per serving
Calories: 310 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 480 mg
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 35 g
Cholesterol: 95 mg