Crock Pot Creamy Ranch Chicken
This Crock Pot Creamy Ranch Chicken is a convenient and delicious dish perfect for busy days. The chicken is slow-cooked with a creamy ranch dressing that infuses rich flavor, making it ideal for serving over rice, pasta, or with vegetables.
Equipment
- 1 crock pot
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 fork or tongs for shredding chicken
Ingredients
- 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix (1 oz)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ΒΌ teaspoon black pepper
- to taste fresh parsley Optional; for garnish.
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ranch dressing mix, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and black pepper. Stir well until mixed.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken in the crock pot.
- Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using a fork or tongs, and stir in the sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well until combined and creamy.
- Allow it to cook for an additional 15 minutes with the lid on to let the cheese melt and flavors mix.
- Serve hot over rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
You can adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding more chicken broth if needed.
If you prefer, you can substitute the sour cream with Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
This dish pairs well with a side salad or some crusty bread for a complete meal.