Description
This Ranch Chicken Crock Pot Recipe is a creamy, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a savory mixture of ranch seasoning, cream of chicken soup, and spices, then finished with sour cream and optional cheddar cheese for a rich, comforting meal. The slow cooker does all the work, making it a hassle-free dinner option that pairs well with rice, pasta, or vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Optional
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for garnish)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sear the chicken: If desired, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts on both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. This step adds extra flavor but can be skipped for convenience.
- Prepare the sauce mixture: In the crockpot, combine the cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning mix, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir the ingredients thoroughly to create a uniform sauce.
- Add chicken to crockpot: Place the seared or raw chicken breasts into the crockpot and coat them evenly with the sauce mixture.
- Cook the chicken: Cover and cook the chicken on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred and combine: Once the chicken is cooked, use two forks to shred it directly in the crockpot. Stir the shredded chicken into the creamy sauce.
- Finish with sour cream and garnish: Stir in the sour cream to add creaminess and depth of flavor. Optionally, garnish with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For richer flavor, sear the chicken before placing it in the crockpot.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially if your ranch seasoning is particularly salty.
- You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Serve this dish over rice, pasta, or alongside steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (~1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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