The Ultimate Creamy Crock Pot Ranch Chicken: An Effortless Dinner
This Crock Pot Ranch Chicken is the ultimate easy weeknight dinner. Tender, juicy chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a rich, tangy ranch cream sauce for a comforting meal that’s as effortless as it is delicious. Perfect over rice, potatoes, noodles, or in sandwiches!
Equipment
- Slow cooker (6-quart) for even cooking
- Skillet optional, for searing chicken
- forks for shredding chicken
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix (1 oz)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for searing)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- (Optional) Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken breasts for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- In the slow cooker, whisk together cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
- Add chicken breasts to the sauce, turning to coat. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
- Shred chicken with two forks directly in the slow cooker.
- Stir in sour cream until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Serve hot over rice, potatoes, or noodles. Garnish with cheddar cheese and parsley if desired.
Notes
Optional searing gives the chicken extra flavor but is not required. This dish is versatile and reheats beautifully, making it perfect for meal prep.