Description
Ranch Chicken Crock Pot is a mouthwatering, creamy dish that transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this slow-cooked recipe features tender chicken simmered in ranch seasoning and cream cheese, creating a savory sauce that pairs beautifully with rice or vegetables. With minimal prep and cleanup, you’ll have a satisfying dinner ready to enjoy in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch dressing mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients for easy access.
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the crock pot and sprinkle ranch dressing mix evenly over them.
- Add softened cream cheese on top of the seasoned chicken.
- Pour in the chicken broth to cover the chicken without submerging it completely.
- Season with garlic powder and black pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and stir to combine with the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider searing the chicken before adding it to the crock pot. You can also customize this dish by adding seasonal vegetables or swapping out chicken for turkey.