Description
A comforting and easy Ranch Chicken Crock Pot recipe featuring tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a creamy ranch-flavored sauce, perfect for a hassle-free dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 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 Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional for searing)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Optional Searing: 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 adds extra flavor but can be skipped for simplicity.
- Prepare 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 flavorful sauce base.
- Add Chicken: Place the chicken breasts into the crockpot and coat them evenly with the sauce mixture to ensure all pieces are infused with flavor.
- Cook Chicken: Cover and cook the mixture on low heat for 6-7 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred Chicken: Once done, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot. Mixing the shredded chicken into the sauce helps it absorb all the delicious flavors.
- Finish with Sour Cream and Garnish: Stir in the sour cream for an extra creamy texture and enhanced flavor. Optionally, top with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh parsley for added richness and color before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, searing the chicken before slow cooking is recommended but optional.
- Use full-fat sour cream for the best taste and creaminess.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Can be served over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta for a complete meal.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure the ranch seasoning and cream of chicken soup are labeled gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: ranch chicken, crock pot recipes, slow cooker chicken, creamy chicken, easy dinner recipe
