The Ultimate Creamy Crock Pot Ranch Chicken Recipe
This Ultimate Creamy Crock Pot Ranch Chicken is a comforting, flavorful slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich and creamy ranch sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy-to-make dish combines ranch seasoning, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream for a luscious, cheesy taste that pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 hours on low or 2.5-3 hours on high
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes (low) or 2 hours 40 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix (1 oz)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream
Optional Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for searing)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: If using, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. This step is optional but helps enhance the flavor.
- Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, combine the dry ranch seasoning, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until smooth.
- Assemble in Crock Pot: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour the creamy ranch mixture evenly over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are covered.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 2.5-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- Add Cheese for Creaminess: About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the chicken. Cover and allow the cheese to melt completely.
- Serve: Once cooked and cheese melted, serve the creamy ranch chicken hot with your favorite sides such as rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sear the chicken before placing it in the crock pot.
- Use low sodium chicken broth to control salt levels.
- The ranch seasoning mix typically contains salt and herbs; adjust additional seasoning accordingly.
- This dish can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently to maintain creaminess.
- For a thicker sauce, stir in extra sour cream or cheese after cooking.
- Make this recipe gluten-free by ensuring the ranch seasoning and soup are gluten-free brands.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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