Description
This Ranch Chicken Crock Pot recipe is a convenient and flavorful dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breasts cooked in a creamy ranch sauce, this dish is sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 can, 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
For the Sauce:
- 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
- Sear the Chicken: If desired, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts on both sides until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes per side). This step is optional but adds extra flavor.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the crockpot, add the cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cook the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts into the crockpot and coat them with the sauce mixture. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and stir it into the creamy sauce.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in sour cream for extra creaminess and flavor. Garnish with shredded cheese and parsley, if desired.
Notes
- You can customize this recipe by adding your favorite herbs and spices to the sauce.
- For a thicker sauce, mix 1-2 tablespoons of cornstarch with water and stir it into the crockpot during the last hour of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Ranch Chicken, Crock Pot, Slow Cooker, Creamy Chicken
