Description
If you’re craving an easy dinner idea that’s full of comfort and rich, creamy flavor, this Slow-Cooker Creamy Ranch Chicken is your go-to. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend meals, it delivers fall-apart tender chicken breasts enveloped in a luscious ranch-infused cream sauce. Whether served over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice, it’s a hearty and satisfying option for the whole family. This recipe is great for meal prepping and works as a quick dinner, a creamy comfort food fix, or one of your new favorite food ideas.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
8 oz cream cheese
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Lightly grease or line your slow cooker insert.
2. Place chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom.
3. In a bowl, whisk together cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning, butter, and chicken broth until mostly smooth.
4. Pour sauce over the chicken.
5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
6. Once cooked, shred or slice the chicken.
7. Stir the sauce and garnish with parsley if desired.
8. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.
Notes
To make it spicier, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne to the sauce mix.
This dish reheats beautifully, making it ideal for make-ahead meals or next-day lunches.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: slow cooker chicken, creamy ranch chicken, crockpot chicken dinner, easy chicken recipe, comfort food