Creamy Crock Pot Ranch Chicken: Savory Simplicity Awaits!
A creamy and flavorful dish made with chicken breasts, ranch seasoning, and cream of chicken soup, cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on LOW or 3-4 hours on HIGH
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 7 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix (1 oz)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
- 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
Instructions
- (Optional) Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken breasts for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- In the slow cooker, whisk together cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
- Add chicken breasts to the sauce, turning to coat. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
- Shred chicken with two forks directly in the slow cooker.
- Stir in sour cream until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Serve hot over rice, potatoes, or noodles. Garnish with cheddar cheese and parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, searing the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker is recommended.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This dish pairs well with a side of vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg