Description
Slow-cooker ranch chicken elevates weeknight dinners with creamy, savory goodness. Minimal ingredients and effortless preparation ensure quick, delicious results that will satisfy hungry families seeking comfort on their plates.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Dairy and Sauce Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, cubed and softened
- 1 (10.5 ounces/298 grams) can cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth (optional, for thinner sauce)
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 1 (1 ounce/28 grams) packet ranch seasoning mix
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Position succulent chicken breasts in the base of the crockpot, ensuring they are evenly spread.
- Generously dust ranch seasoning across the chicken, creating a flavor-infused layer.
- Carefully layer cream of chicken soup over the seasoned meat, then strategically place cubed cream cheese on top for rich, velvety texture.
- Secure the crockpot lid and allow the chicken to simmer on low temperature for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, enabling the proteins to tenderize and absorb the aromatic seasonings.
- Once cooking completes, use two forks to gently shred the chicken, incorporating the melted cream cheese and soup into a luxuriously smooth sauce.
- If the mixture appears overly dense, introduce a modest splash of chicken broth to achieve the ideal consistency.
- Transfer the creamy, ranch-infused chicken to a serving platter, accompanied by preferred side dishes like rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.
- Optionally, garnish with freshly chopped parsley or thinly sliced green onions to enhance visual appeal and provide a subtle, crisp flavor accent.
Notes
- Perfectly tender chicken requires choosing boneless, skinless chicken breasts for even cooking and easy shredding.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium ranch seasoning and cream of chicken soup if watching salt intake.
- Customize the dish by adding extra vegetables like diced bell peppers or spinach for more nutrition and texture.
- Freeze leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 months, making meal prep a breeze for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 397
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 770 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg