Description
This easy Ranch Chicken Crock Pot recipe features tender, flavorful chicken breasts slow-cooked in a creamy ranch and chicken soup sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is comforting and delicious with minimal prep and maximum taste.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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 skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and sear each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown to lock in flavor.
- Prepare the sauce: In the crockpot, combine cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning mix, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir well to blend the ingredients.
- Add chicken to crockpot: Place the seared or raw chicken breasts into the crockpot, coating them evenly with the sauce mixture.
- Cook the chicken: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken breasts and shred them with two forks directly in the crockpot. Mix the shredded chicken into the creamy sauce thoroughly.
- Finish with sour cream and garnish: Stir in the sour cream for extra richness. Optionally, top with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, sear chicken before slow cooking but it can be skipped for a quicker prep.
- You can substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom for a different flavor profile.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stove or microwave.
- Use reduced-fat sour cream and cheese for a lighter version of this dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (about 1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: ranch chicken, crock pot chicken, slow cooker recipe, creamy chicken, easy dinner recipe
