Description
This creamy Ranch Chicken Crock Pot recipe is an easy, flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a rich, tangy mixture of ranch seasoning, cream of chicken soup, and garlic and onion powders, then finished with sour cream and cheddar cheese for extra creaminess. Serve it over rice, pasta, or with a side of vegetables for a comforting meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings and Sauce
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 oz)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Additional Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for searing)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sear the chicken (optional): Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sear the chicken breasts on both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. This helps lock in flavor but can be skipped for convenience.
- Prepare the sauce: In the crock pot, combine cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning mix, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to blend all ingredients into a smooth mixture.
- Add the chicken: Place the chicken breasts into the crock pot and spoon the sauce evenly over them, making sure they are well coated.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low 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. Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot and stir into the creamy sauce to combine well.
- Finish with sour cream and garnish: Stir in the sour cream for a rich, creamy finish. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Optional searing adds extra flavor but can be skipped to save time.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control sodium levels.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute sour cream and cheese with vegan alternatives.
- This dish pairs well with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3.5 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: ranch chicken, crock pot chicken, slow cooker recipe, creamy chicken, easy dinner, one pot meal
