Description
This Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, flavorful slow-cooked chicken dish featuring tender seared chicken breasts simmered in a rich sauce made with ranch seasoning, heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and a blend of herbs and spices. Perfect for an easy, comforting dinner served alongside pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (approximately 1 ounce)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Toppings
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned, developing a flavorful crust while keeping the inside juicy.
- Transfer to Crock Pot: Place the seared chicken breasts carefully into the crock pot, arranging them in a single layer for even cooking.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the ranch seasoning mix, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, and red pepper flakes until fully combined, creating a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Add Sauce and Toppings: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the crock pot. Sprinkle the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and grated Parmesan cheese on top to infuse the dish with tangy and cheesy flavors.
- Cook: Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook the chicken on the low setting for 4 to 6 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked, tender, and infused with the creamy sauce.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the creamy Marry Me Chicken hot with your choice of pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables to create a delicious and complete meal.
Notes
- Searing the chicken first helps to lock in juices and adds extra flavor to the dish.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version, but the sauce will be less rich.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your heat preference.
- This recipe can be made ahead and refrigerated; reheat gently before serving.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
