Ranch Chicken Crock Pot Recipe: A Creamy, Effortless Dinner
This Ranch Chicken Crock Pot recipe is a creamy, effortless dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a flavorful ranch and cream of chicken soup sauce, then finished with sour cream and optional cheddar cheese for a comforting, rich meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 7 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 7 hours 10 minutes (low) / 3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (approximately 1 oz)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Sauce
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
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 pan over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. This adds extra flavor but can be skipped.
- 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 create a smooth sauce.
- Add chicken to crockpot: Place the chicken breasts into the sauce inside the crockpot. Coat the chicken evenly with the sauce mixture.
- Cook the chicken: Cover the crockpot. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the chicken: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot and mix it thoroughly into the sauce.
- Finish with sour cream: Stir in the sour cream for extra creaminess and richness.
- Garnish and serve: Optionally top with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Searing the chicken before slow cooking is optional but adds depth of flavor.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter option.
- Adjust ranch seasoning according to taste if you prefer a stronger or milder flavor.
- Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta for a complete meal.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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