Description
Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, flavorful slow-cooked dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a savory blend of ranch seasoning, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for an easy, hands-off meal, this recipe delivers rich and comforting flavors with minimal prep and effort.
Ingredients
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
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear each breast for 2-3 minutes on each side until they develop a golden-brown crust. This step locks in the flavor and enhances the texture.
- Transfer to Crock Pot: Place the seared chicken breasts into the crock pot, ensuring they are spread out evenly for uniform cooking.
- Mix 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.
- Add Sauce and Toppings: Pour the creamy mixture evenly over the chicken in the crock pot. Sprinkle the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and grated Parmesan cheese on top to create layers of delicious flavor.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook the chicken on low heat for 4 to 6 hours. The chicken will become tender and infused with the creamy, savory sauce during this time.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once cooked through, serve the Marry Me Chicken over cooked pasta, rice, or alongside steamed vegetables for a complete meal that’s sure to delight.
Notes
- Searing the chicken before placing it in the crock pot will enhance flavor but can be skipped for faster prep.
- For a thicker sauce, you can remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow some liquid to evaporate.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level or omit for a milder flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently to maintain creaminess.
