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Creamy Crock Pot Ranch Chicken

Creamy Crock Pot Ranch Chicken: The Ultimate Comfort Meal

A budget-friendly, creamy, and tangy dish perfect for busy weeknights, featuring tender chicken and ranch seasoning.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Can substitute with boneless, skinless chicken thighs
For the Sauce
  • 1 oz Dry Ranch Seasoning Mix Use homemade ranch seasoning if preferred
  • 10.5 oz Cream of Chicken Soup Cream of mushroom soup is a good alternative
  • 0.5 cup Chicken Broth Can swap with vegetable broth
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream Can use cream cheese for an ultra-creamy texture
  • 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder Adjust with fresh minced garlic for more flavor
  • 0.5 tsp Onion Powder Fresh onions sautéed add more flavor
  • 0.25 tsp Black Pepper Adjust according to your preference
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Optional for searing
For the Garnish
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Optional, can substitute with mozzarella
  • Fresh Parsley Can use fresh herbs like cilantro

Equipment

  • Slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Crock Pot Ranch Chicken
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  2. In your slow cooker, combine cream of chicken soup, dry ranch seasoning mix, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Add the seared or raw chicken breasts into the sauce mixture, cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  4. Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker with two forks and stir into the sauce.
  5. Stir in sour cream until fully combined and smooth, and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  6. Serve hot over rice, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles, optionally topping with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for weeknight dinners and makes great leftovers for lunch.

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