Description
Slow-Cooker Creamy Ranch Chicken is an easy, family-friendly dinner made with tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich, savory ranch cream sauce. With just a few pantry staples and almost no prep, it’s perfect for busy weeknights—serve it over rice, mashed potatoes, or with veggies for a cozy, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
1/2 cup chicken broth
8 oz cream cheese (cut into chunks)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker in an even layer.
2. Sprinkle ranch seasoning mix and garlic powder over the chicken.
3. Add the cream of chicken soup and chicken broth (pour around/over the chicken).
4. Top with butter and the cream cheese chunks.
5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
6. Stir the sauce until smooth and creamy (shred the chicken if you prefer).
7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Serving ideas: Spoon over rice, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles. Add a side of green beans, broccoli, or a simple salad.
For shredding: Use two forks to shred the chicken in the slow cooker, then stir to coat in sauce.
Lighter option: Use light cream cheese and low-sodium soup/broth.
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days. Reheat gently until hot.
Family-safe swaps: Chicken thighs work well; homemade ranch seasoning can reduce sodium.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg