Easy Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken Recipe

Name: Easy Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 medium chicken breasts (boneless, skinless); ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional for searing); 1 cup chicken broth; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 cup heavy cream; 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped); ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated); ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped for garnish)

Boneless chicken breasts braise in a slow cooker with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, then thicken with a cream and cornstarch mixture for a rich, herb-forward sauce.

Glycemic Load: 5.5 (Low)

571 calories per serving

Serves: 4

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 180 minutes

Original recipe: www.easyhomemadelife.com

About This Calculation

Easy Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken Recipe has a low glycemic load of 5.5 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.

The primary glycemic load contributors are cornstarch (GL 4.6), sun-dried tomatoes, dry-packed (GL 0.4), heavy cream (GL 0.4). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.