Description
A flavorful and effortless Crock Pot Ranch Chicken recipe featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts slow-cooked with creamy ranch seasoning, cream cheese, and chicken broth. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish delivers rich, comforting, and herby flavors with minimal prep and hands-off cooking. Easily customizable with optional veggies and variations for different dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet (about 1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Optional Vegetables
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Start by placing your boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker in an even layer, ensuring they have space to cook evenly.
- Mix the Ranch Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine the ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and softened cream cheese until smooth. This mixture is what makes the chicken irresistible.
- Add Broth and Mix: Pour the chicken broth over the chicken breasts and then dollop the ranch mixture on top, spreading it gently to cover the chicken as much as possible.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked, perfect for shredding.
- Shred and Serve: Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks right in the crock pot and stir well to coat the chicken in the creamy ranch sauce. It’s now ready to enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh herbs: Add chopped fresh dill or parsley at the end for extra brightness.
- Don’t skip shredding: Shredding the chicken ensures every bite soaks up that creamy ranch sauce.
- Choose good-quality cream cheese: For the creamiest texture, use full-fat cream cheese and let it soften before mixing.
- Layer thoughtfully: Place chicken on the bottom so it cooks evenly and absorbs flavors.
- Check doneness: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165°F for safe, juicy results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours (low) or 2-3 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Crock Pot, Ranch Chicken, Slow Cooker, Easy Dinner, Creamy Chicken, Family-friendly, Gluten Free