Crock Pot Ranch Chicken
This easy Crock Pot Ranch Chicken is a creamy, comforting dinner that comes together with minimal prep and pantry staples. Tender chicken is slow-cooked in a rich ranch and cream cheese sauce, making it a family favorite for busy weeknights or cozy Sundays.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 hours (Low) or 3-4 hours (High)
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes (Low) or 3 hours 10 minutes (High)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
- Fresh parsley or chives, for garnish (optional)
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and place them in the bottom of your slow cooker. Pound thick pieces lightly for even cooking if desired.
- In a medium bowl, combine ranch seasoning mix, softened cream cheese, condensed cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth. Whisk or beat until mostly smooth.
- Spread the creamy ranch sauce evenly over the chicken in the crock pot, ensuring the chicken is well covered.
- Cover and cook on Low for 5–6 hours or High for 3–4 hours, until the chicken reaches 165°F in the thickest part.
- When the chicken is tender, shred it in the pot with two forks or leave whole. Stir to coat all the chicken in the sauce.
- If desired, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top, cover, and let melt for 5–10 minutes on warm.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or chives and black pepper. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or as desired.
Notes
For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free ranch seasoning and soup. For dairy-free, use plant-based cream cheese and dairy-free condensed soup. Add veggies like carrots or spinach for extra nutrition. Sauce thickens as it cools; thin with broth or milk if needed. Leftovers are even better the next day and freeze well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/6 of recipe (approx. 6 oz chicken with sauce)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 32
Keywords: crock pot, ranch chicken, slow cooker, creamy chicken, easy dinner, family meal, comfort food, chicken breast, ranch seasoning, weeknight dinner