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Ranch Chicken Crock Pot Recipe: A Creamy, Effortless Dinner

Effortless Creamy Ranch Chicken Crock Pot Recipe You’ll Love

This Ranch Chicken Crock Pot Recipe is a creamy and effortless dinner that's perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Comfort Foods
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs for added juiciness
For the Sauce
  • 1 packet Ranch seasoning mix or homemade for a unique twist
  • 10.5 ounces Cream of chicken soup can substitute with a dairy-free version
  • 1 cup Chicken broth or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option
For Added Creaminess
  • 1 cup Sour cream can substitute with cream cheese for richer texture
For Flavor Depth
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder or fresh garlic for extra kick
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder or fresh sautéed onions for a fresh alternative
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper omit or switch to cayenne for spicier kick
Optional Extras
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil for searing chicken
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese non-dairy cheese can be used
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Crock Pot
  • Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. (Optional) Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In your crock pot, mix cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until well combined.
  3. Add Chicken: Place chicken breasts into the crock pot, ensuring they are covered by the creamy mixture.
  4. Cook Thoroughly: Set crock pot to low and cook for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  5. Shred Chicken: Shred chicken in the crock pot with two forks, stirring into the sauce.
  6. Mix in Sour Cream: Stir in sour cream until well blended.
  7. Serve: Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy with your favorite side dishes!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For storage, refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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