Description
This Creamy Crock Pot Ranch Chicken transforms ordinary chicken breasts into a rich, velvety dish with ranch-seasoned cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or feeding a hungry family, this slow cooker recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
- 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix (1 oz)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
- 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
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for searing)
- Optional: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- (Optional) Heat olive oil in skillet. Sear chicken breasts 2–3 min per side until golden.
- In slow cooker, whisk together cream of chicken soup, ranch mix, broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper until smooth.
- Place chicken in slow cooker, coating with sauce. Cover and cook 6–7 hrs on LOW or 3–4 hrs on HIGH.
- Shred chicken with forks directly in slow cooker. Stir in sour cream until smooth and creamy.
- Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or preferred starch. Garnish with cheese and parsley.
Notes
Add sour cream only after cooking to prevent curdling. Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for extra protein. Serve family-style or in tacos, rice bowls, or wraps for versatile meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours (LOW) or 3–4 hours (HIGH)
- Category: Dinner, Slow Cooker, Comfort Food
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1240mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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