Description
Succulent ranch chicken sings with zesty flavor in this easy crockpot masterpiece. Creamy, tender meat melts in your mouth, promising a simple weeknight dinner that satisfies hungry families without complex cooking techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings and Flavoring:
- 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch dressing mix
- Salt and pepper to taste
Liquid and Creamy Components:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
Garnish and Serving:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Cooked rice
Instructions
- Nestle raw chicken breasts into the crockpot base, ensuring they form a flat, even layer for consistent heat distribution.
- Whisk ranch dressing mix, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and cream in a mixing bowl until the sauce transforms into a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Generously drizzle the creamy sauce over chicken, thoroughly coating each piece and seasoning with salt and pepper to enhance flavor profiles.
- Cover crockpot and set to low temperature, allowing chicken to slowly simmer for 6-7 hours until meat becomes exceptionally tender and easily separates.
- Using two forks, gently pull chicken apart directly within the cooking liquid, ensuring each shredded piece absorbs the rich, tangy ranch-infused sauce.
- Transfer shredded chicken onto a bed of fluffy rice, garnishing with fresh chopped parsley for a vibrant, aromatic finishing touch.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are similar in size for even cooking, preventing dry or undercooked sections.
- Use low-sodium ranch mix and cream of chicken soup to control salt content for health-conscious diners.
- Swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt or light coconut milk for a lighter, protein-rich alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- For gluten-free adaptation, select gluten-free ranch seasoning and soup, maintaining the recipe’s delicious flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg