Description
Experience the joy of effortless cooking with The Ultimate Creamy Crock Pot Ranch Chicken: An Effortless Dinner. This recipe is your go-to solution for busy weeknights and casual gatherings, delivering tender chicken simmered in a rich ranch cream sauce that elevates any meal. Simply toss the ingredients into your slow cooker, and let it work its magic while you go about your day. Serve this comforting dish over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles for a delightful family-friendly meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1 can 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 (for searing)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for garnishing)
- fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- (Optional) Sear chicken breasts in olive oil until golden brown.
- In the slow cooker, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning mix, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Add the seared or raw chicken breasts to the sauce and coat well.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
- Shred the cooked chicken in the slow cooker using two forks.
- Stir in sour cream until the sauce is creamy and well combined.
- Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize with vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers during cooking. For a thicker sauce, remove the lid in the last 30 minutes of cooking. Experiment with different cheeses for added flavor.