Easy Ranch Chicken Crockpot Recipe for Busy Nights Recipe
This Easy Ranch Chicken Crockpot Recipe is perfect for busy nights, combining tender chicken breasts with creamy ranch flavors cooked slowly in a crockpot. It’s a simple, comforting dish requiring minimal prep and offering a deliciously rich, tangy sauce that pairs well with rice, pasta, or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker / Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings
- 1 oz packet dry ranch dressing mix
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Rinse the chicken breasts thoroughly and pat them dry with paper towels. If preferred, cut the chicken into one-inch pieces for quicker cooking and easier serving.
- Layer in crockpot: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot. Spread the softened cream cheese evenly over the chicken, then sprinkle the dry ranch dressing mix and garlic powder on top. Finally, pour the low-sodium chicken broth over all the ingredients to help create a flavorful sauce.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and set it to low heat for 6 to 8 hours, or to high heat for 3 to 4 hours. Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure it is safe and fully cooked. The cream cheese will melt into a creamy sauce during cooking.
Notes
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control the saltiness of the dish.
- Shredded chicken can be made by shredding the cooked chicken breasts after cooking and stirring it back into the sauce for easy serving.
- This dish pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the lid and cook on high for an additional 15-30 minutes to reduce the liquid.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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