Description
A rich and creamy Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken recipe featuring tender seared chicken breasts slow-cooked in a flavorful sauce of ranch seasoning, heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. This comforting dish is perfect served over pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables and offers a deliciously easy meal with minimal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 ounce)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 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 on both sides with salt and pepper. Sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown to lock in flavor and juices.
- Transfer to Crock Pot: Move the seared chicken breasts carefully into the crock pot to prepare for slow 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 creamy and flavorful sauce.
- Add Sauce and Toppings: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken inside the crock pot. Then sprinkle the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and grated Parmesan cheese evenly on top for extra tang and richness.
- Cook: Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked through, tender, and infused with the creamy sauce flavors.
- Serve: Once done, serve the creamy Marry Me Chicken hot, ideally over your choice of pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables to complete the meal.
Notes
- For best flavor, sear the chicken before adding it to the crock pot to create a caramelized crust.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the chicken once cooked and simmer the sauce on the stovetop until reduced to your desired consistency.
- Use gluten-free ranch seasoning for a gluten-free version.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
