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The Ultimate Creamy Crock Pot Ranch Chicken Recipe

5 from 104 reviews

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.

Ingredients

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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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Add Chicken: Place the chicken breasts into the slow cooker and turn them to coat thoroughly with the prepared sauce. Cover with the lid.
  4. Cook: Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  5. Shred Chicken: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing it with the sauce to absorb all the flavors.
  6. Add Sour Cream: Stir in the sour cream until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring an indulgent texture.
  7. 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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