Description
This Ranch Chicken Crock Pot recipe is a creamy, flavorful slow-cooked dish perfect for an easy, hands-off meal. Tender chicken breasts are simmered in a luscious ranch and cream-of-chicken sauce, then finished with sour cream, cheddar cheese, and fresh parsley for a comforting and crowd-pleasing dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce Mix
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Additional Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional for searing)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken: If desired, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown to enhance flavor and texture.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the crockpot, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning mix, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Cook the Chicken: Place the seared or raw chicken breasts into the crockpot and coat them evenly with the prepared sauce. Cover 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 the Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot and shred them with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir it thoroughly into the sauce.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in the sour cream to add creamy richness to the dish. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sear the chicken beforehand, but this step is optional.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth if you want to reduce salt content.
- Sour cream can be substituted with Greek yogurt for a healthier alternative.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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