Description
Crock Pot Ranch Chicken delivers creamy comfort food without kitchen stress. This recipe combines tender chicken with ranch seasoning and cream sauce that practically makes itself in your slow cooker.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional for searing)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. This step is optional but adds flavor.
2. Combine cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in slow cooker. Stir until completely smooth without lumps.
3. Place chicken breasts in slow cooker. Spoon sauce over chicken, ensuring each piece gets coated thoroughly.
4. Cover and cook on low 6-7 hours or high 3-4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature and shreds easily.
5. Remove cooked chicken and shred using two forks. Return shredded chicken to slow cooker. Stir in sour cream until completely incorporated into sauce.
6. Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately over rice, pasta, or with favorite side dish.
Notes
Line slow cooker with liner bags for absolutely zero cleanup required.
Add frozen mixed vegetables during last hour for complete one-pot meal.
Use rotisserie chicken for even faster 3-hour version on high setting.
Double batch and freeze portions for emergency weeknight dinner backup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 145mg