Description
Savor the heartwarming delight of this Ranch Chicken Crock Pot recipe, designed for busy weeknights when comfort food is a must. Imagine coming home to the enticing aroma of chicken slowly simmering in a rich, creamy ranch sauce that envelops tender pieces of chicken. This dish not only satisfies cravings but also creates moments of togetherness around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- If desired, sear the chicken breasts in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown on both sides (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- In the crock pot, mix together the cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning mix, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Place the seared chicken breasts into the mixture, ensuring they are coated well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and stir back into the sauce.
- Stir in sour cream until well combined; add shredded cheese if using and let it melt for a few minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg