Description
Experience the delight of a creamy, flavorful dinner with this Ranch Chicken Crock Pot Recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish combines tender chicken breasts with savory ranch seasoning and a rich sauce that cooks effortlessly in your slow cooker. With just a few minutes of prep time, you can set it and forget it while the crock pot does all the work. Whether served over rice, pasta, or in tacos, this family-friendly meal is sure to become a staple in your household. Enjoy the mouthwatering taste of effortless cooking!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional for searing)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Optional: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sear chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides (about 2-3 minutes each).
- In the crock pot, combine cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning mix, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper; stir well.
- Add the chicken breasts into the crock pot and coat them with the sauce mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until fully cooked.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and stir it back into the sauce.
- Mix in sour cream before serving; garnish with optional shredded cheese and parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider including vegetables like bell peppers or carrots in the crock pot. Adjust seasonings based on personal preference for extra flavor. This recipe can easily be frozen for later use; simply store in an airtight container.