Crock Pot Ranch Chicken: An Effortless Dinner Recipe
Crock Pot Ranch Chicken is a simple and flavorful slow cooker recipe that combines tender chicken breasts with ranch seasoning, creamy soup, and a hint of garlic and onion powder. This effortless meal is perfect for busy weeknights and can be served over rice, potatoes, or noodles, garnished with cheddar cheese and fresh parsley for added richness and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (LOW) or 3.5 hours (HIGH)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (LOW) or 3 hours 40 minutes (HIGH)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner, Slow Cooker
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix (1 oz)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Optional Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken (Optional): Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken breasts for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown to enhance flavor.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the slow cooker, whisk together cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning mix, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until well combined.
- Add Chicken to Slow Cooker: Place the seared (or raw) chicken breasts into the sauce, turning to coat all pieces evenly. Cover the slow cooker.
- Cook the Chicken: Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing it into the sauce.
- Add Sour Cream: Stir in the sour cream gradually until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the ranch chicken hot over rice, potatoes, or noodles. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, searing the chicken before slow cooking is recommended but optional.
- Adjust cooking time based on your slow cooker’s heat settings.
- Use low-fat sour cream to reduce fat content if preferred.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This recipe pairs well with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast portion with sauce (~1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Crock Pot Ranch Chicken, Slow Cooker Chicken, Easy Dinner Recipe, Ranch Seasoning Chicken, Creamy Chicken, Weeknight Meal
