Irresistible Ranch Chicken Recipe for Perfect Crockpot Dinners
A creamy, flavorful ranch chicken recipe made effortlessly in a crockpot. Perfect for busy nights or casual get-togethers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place the chicken in the bottom of your crockpot.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ranch seasoning mix, cream cheese, chicken broth, and minced garlic. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken in the crockpot, ensuring the chicken is fully coated.
- Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, use tongs to shred the chicken gently or leave it whole if you prefer.
- Stir the sauce well to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed. If desired, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and let it melt for about 10 minutes.
Notes
[‘Don’t overcook the chicken to avoid dryness.’, ‘Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side before adding them to the crockpot for deeper flavor.’, ‘If the sauce feels thin, stir in cornstarch mixed with water during the final 30 minutes of cooking.’, ‘Prepare side dishes while the chicken is cooking to save time.’, ‘Shred the chicken for sandwiches or leave it whole for serving over rice or mashed potatoes.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Protein: 35
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