Description
This Easy Ranch Chicken Crockpot Recipe is perfect for busy nights when you want a flavorful, effortless meal. Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked with creamy softened cream cheese, savory dry ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and low-sodium chicken broth to create a rich and delicious dish that’s perfect for pairing with rice, vegetables, or pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning and Sauce
- 1 oz packet dry ranch dressing mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts. Optionally, cut the chicken into one-inch pieces for faster cooking and easier serving.
- Layer in crockpot: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot. Spread the softened cream cheese evenly over the chicken. Sprinkle the dry ranch dressing mix and garlic powder on top. Finally, pour the low-sodium chicken broth evenly over all the ingredients.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is fully cooked through. Stir gently near the end to mix the cream cheese into the broth if desired.
Notes
- You can shred the chicken after cooking for use in sandwiches or tacos.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Adjust garlic powder and ranch mix quantity to taste if you prefer stronger or milder flavors.
- Leftovers stored in an airtight container can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken after cooking and stir sauce on high for 15-20 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/5 of recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: crockpot chicken, slow cooker ranch chicken, easy chicken dinner, ranch chicken recipe, cream cheese chicken, busy night meals
