The Ultimate Creamy Crock Pot Ranch Chicken Recipe
A creamy, flavorful, and effortless dinner recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich ranch and cream of chicken soup sauce in a slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights, this Crock Pot Ranch Chicken is easy to prepare and pairs wonderfully with rice, potatoes, or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes (on LOW)
- Total Time: 6 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce
- 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix (1 oz)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup sour cream
Optional
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for searing)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Optional Searing: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2–3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown. This step adds extra flavor but can be skipped for a more hands-off approach.
- Prepare Sauce: 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 and combined.
- Add Chicken: Place the chicken breasts into the slow cooker and turn them to coat thoroughly with the prepared sauce. Cover with the lid.
- Cook: Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred Chicken: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing it with the sauce to absorb all the flavors.
- Add Sour Cream: Stir in the sour cream until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring an indulgent texture.
- Serve: Serve the creamy ranch chicken hot over rice, potatoes, or noodles. Optionally, top with shredded cheddar cheese and garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor.
Notes
- For richer flavor, sear the chicken breasts before slow cooking.
- You can substitute chicken broth with water if needed.
- Sour cream should be added at the end to prevent curdling.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve with your choice of carb such as rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta for a complete meal.
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