Ranch Chicken Crock Pot Recipe
This easy ranch chicken crock pot recipe features tender chicken slow-cooked in a creamy ranch sauce for a comforting, family-friendly dinner. With just five minutes of prep, your slow cooker does all the work for a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5–6 hours (LOW) or 3–4 hours (HIGH)
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes (LOW) or 3 hours 10 minutes (HIGH)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (add in last hour)
- Optional: 2 medium potatoes, diced (add at start)
- Optional: 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts (or thighs) in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning mix, cream cheese, chicken broth, and black pepper until mostly smooth.
- Pour the creamy ranch mixture evenly over the chicken, spreading to coat all pieces.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender and shreds easily (internal temp 165°F). If using potatoes, add them at the start; add frozen vegetables in the last hour.
- Shred the chicken in the crock pot with two forks and stir to combine with the sauce. (Or leave chicken whole and spoon sauce over each serving.)
- If sauce is too thick, add a splash of broth or milk; if too thin, cook uncovered on HIGH for 15–20 minutes to thicken.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese (if using) and let melt for a few minutes.
- Serve hot over rice, mashed potatoes, noodles, or with crusty bread. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For gluten-free, use gluten-free cream of chicken soup and ranch mix. For dairy-free, use plant-based cream cheese and a dairy-free condensed soup. Add potatoes or veggies for a heartier meal. Don’t overcook chicken to avoid dryness. Let cream cheese soften before mixing for a smoother sauce. Leftovers thicken and taste even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/6 of recipe (approx. 1 cup cooked chicken and sauce)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
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