Ranch Chicken Creamy Crockpot Recipe
This easy ranch chicken creamy crockpot recipe is the ultimate comfort food dinner, featuring tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a creamy ranch and cheese sauce. It’s a set-and-forget meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 hours (LOW) or 2.5-3 hours (HIGH)
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes (LOW) or 2 hours 40 minutes (HIGH)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus extra for topping
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
- Cooked bacon bits (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Lay the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, ranch seasoning mix, chicken broth, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Whisk until mostly smooth.
- Pour the creamy mixture evenly over the chicken and spread to cover.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 2.5-3 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- Remove the chicken and shred with two forks, then return it to the sauce in the crockpot.
- Stir everything together, top with extra cheddar and bacon bits if using, and cover for 5-10 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot over rice, potatoes, or with bread.
Notes
For a lower fat version, use Neufchâtel cheese or reduced-fat cheese. You can substitute chicken thighs for a richer flavor. Add veggies like spinach or peas in the last hour of cooking. If the sauce is too thin, cook uncovered on HIGH for 20 minutes; if too thick, add a splash of milk or broth. Leftovers are great for stuffing baked potatoes or making sandwiches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/6 of recipe (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 23
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Protein: 36
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