crockpot ranch chicken
This easy Crockpot Ranch Chicken recipe combines tender chicken breasts with creamy ranch seasoning for a weeknight meal the whole family will love. Minimal prep for maximum flavor!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 4-5 breasts
- 1 oz packet ranch seasoning mix
- 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup undiluted
- 0.5 cup chicken broth low sodium preferred
- 8 oz cream cheese softened, cut into cubes
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart or larger slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the ranch seasoning mix, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth until smooth.
- Pour the soup mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Distribute the cubed cream cheese over the top of the soup mixture and chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and easily shredded with a fork.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Stir the shredded chicken back into the creamy sauce in the slow cooker.
- Stir well to combine the shredded chicken with the sauce, ensuring the cream cheese has fully melted and incorporated.
- Serve hot over rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or with steamed vegetables. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
This dish is excellent for meal prep! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. For a healthier option, use reduced-fat cream cheese and cream of chicken soup.