MARRY ME CHICKEN RECIPE

Ingredients: 

4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless ( 2 pounds)

1 tsp kosher salt

½ tsp ground black pepper

1 T olive oil

1 T unsalted butter

2 C chicken stock

2 T cornstarch

4 cloves garlic minced

¾ tsp crushed red pepper optional

½ tsp dried oregano

¼ tsp dried thyme 

1-2 small jars of Sundried tomatoes 

2 C heavy cream

1 C parmesan cheese grated

Instructions:

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat, then sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly golden. Transfer to the slow cooker along with any leftover butter and juices from the skillet.
3. In a bowl, whisk chicken stock with cornstarch, garlic, crushed red pepper, oregano, and thyme. Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
4. Top each chicken breast with the chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 1.5-2 hours, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
5. Remove chicken to a plate and either shred or slice. Stir heavy cream and parmesan into the hot liquid in the slow cooker until smooth. 
6. Add pasta (tortellini) to the slow cooker & let cook for 20 minutes (until pasta is soft). 
7. Return chicken to slow cooker and toss is sauce. 
8. Enjoy!