Description
This Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken recipe is a creamy, comforting main course featuring tender chicken breasts cooked low and slow in a flavorful ranch and cream cheese sauce. The rich blend of ranch seasoning, cream of chicken soup, and cream cheese creates a luscious sauce that perfectly coats the shredded chicken, making it ideal for a fuss-free family dinner or potluck dish.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (1 ounce)
- 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup (10.5 ounces)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
- ½ cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish (Optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker and Chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts evenly in the bottom of your slow cooker to form a single layer.
- Make the Sauce: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the ranch seasoning mix, condensed cream of chicken soup, softened cream cheese cubes, and chicken broth until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the ranch and cream cheese sauce evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well covered.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred and Mix: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. Stir well to combine the shredded chicken with the creamy sauce thoroughly.
- Season and Garnish: Taste the dish and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- This dish pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta for a complete meal.
- You can substitute the cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom soup or your favorite homemade condensed soup.
- For extra flavor and texture, add cooked bacon bits or steamed broccoli before serving.
