Description
This Ranch Chicken Crock Pot recipe is a creamy, flavorful, and easy-to-make meal featuring tender chicken breasts cooked slowly in a ranch seasoning and cream of chicken soup sauce. Perfect for busy days, it requires minimal prep and can be served with your favorite sides for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 oz)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Sauce
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Optional Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sear the chicken (optional): Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown to add extra flavor.
- Prepare the sauce: In the crockpot, combine the cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning mix, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir well to form a smooth sauce.
- Add chicken to crockpot: Place the chicken breasts into the crockpot, coating them thoroughly with the prepared sauce.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks, then return the shredded chicken into the crockpot and stir it into the sauce.
- Finish with sour cream and garnish: Stir in the sour cream to add creaminess and richness. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, searing the chicken before slow cooking is recommended but optional.
- You can substitute the cream of chicken soup with a homemade white sauce to avoid processed ingredients.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Serve this ranch chicken with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and freeze well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker/Crock Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: ranch chicken, crock pot chicken, slow cooker chicken, creamy chicken recipe, easy chicken dinner
