Crock Pot Ranch Chicken Recipe Easy Dinner Idea for Families
A comforting, family-friendly dish featuring tender chicken, creamy ranch sauce, and effortless preparation in a crock pot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (or 3 tablespoons homemade ranch seasoning)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Trim any excess fat off the chicken breasts and place them at the bottom of the crock pot.
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix evenly over the chicken. Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the chicken broth over the chicken, ensuring it covers the bottom of the pot.
- Cut the cream cheese into small cubes and scatter them on top of the chicken. Do not mix.
- Set the crock pot to cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred the chicken directly in the crock pot using two forks and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired, and pair with your favorite sides.
Notes
If the sauce feels too thick, thin it out with a splash of chicken broth or milk before serving. Leftovers reheat wonderfully and taste even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Protein: 35
Keywords: Crock Pot, Ranch Chicken, Easy Dinner, Family Meal, Comfort Food, Slow Cooker