Crockpot Ranch Chicken
This Creamy Crockpot Ranch Chicken is the easiest hands-off dinner! Tender chicken cooks low and slow in a rich, herby ranch sauce until it's perfect for shredding. Just 5 minutes of prep for a family-friendly meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Equipment
- Slow Cooker (Crockpot)
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 1 oz packet dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1 10.5 oz can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup sour cream (or cream cheese)
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for searing)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken for 2-3 mins per side until golden. This adds great flavor.
- In slow cooker, whisk together soup, ranch seasoning, broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper until smooth.
- Add chicken to sauce, turning to coat. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hrs or HIGH for 3-4 hrs, until chicken shreds easily.
- Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to pot. Stir in sour cream until creamy and heated through.
- Garnish with cheese if desired. Serve hot over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
Pro Tips: For the best flavor, take 5 minutes to sear the chicken breasts in a hot skillet before adding them to the slow cooker. To make it a complete meal, add 2 cups of frozen mixed vegetables during the last hour of cooking. For another fantastic set-it-and-forget-it dinner, try our family-friendly Crockpot Poppy Seed Chicken.