Description
Ranch Chicken Crock Pot is a creamy, family-friendly slow-cooker dinner that practically makes itself. It’s flavorful, comforting, and perfect for busy days – set it in the morning and come home to tender chicken in a rich ranch sauce kids love.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 packet ranch dressing mix
1 cup cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup sour cream
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: chopped chives or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1. Place chicken breasts in the crock pot.
2. In a bowl, whisk ranch mix, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and sour cream until smooth.
3. Pour the mixture over the chicken; season with salt and pepper.
4. Cover and cook on LOW 6–8 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and very tender.
5. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes; garnish with chopped chives or parsley.
Notes
Serving: Spoon chicken and sauce over fluffy rice or creamy mashed potatoes; add steamed veggies or a crisp salad on the side.
Storage: Cool completely, then refrigerate in an airtight container 3–4 days. Freeze up to 3 months in meal-size portions; thaw overnight and reheat gently.
Tips: Marinate chicken in ranch dressing for a few hours for extra flavor. For a thicker sauce, stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 Tbsp cornstarch + 2 Tbsp water) and cook on HIGH 20–30 minutes. Adjust herbs/spices to taste.
Variation: Add carrots, potatoes, or green beans to make it one-pot. Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for lighter, or cream cheese for richer.
FAQ:
– Frozen chicken? You can use it; cook on HIGH about 4–5 hours (ensure safe internal temp).
– Sour cream swap? Use Greek yogurt or cream cheese.
– Oven method? Bake covered at 350°F (175°C) for 30–40 minutes, until done.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours (LOW) or 3–4 hours (HIGH)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast + sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: ranch chicken,crock pot,slow cooker,family dinner,weeknight