Description
Crockpot ranch chicken is a delightful dish that combines convenience with incredible flavor, featuring tender chicken simmering in a creamy ranch sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet of ranch seasoning mix
- 8 oz of cream cheese
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by placing it at the bottom of the crockpot and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Add the ranch seasoning mix evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Cut the softened cream cheese into cubes and place on top of the chicken and ranch seasoning.
- Pour in the chicken broth and sprinkle minced garlic over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the crockpot and mix with the creamy sauce before serving.
Notes
- For added nutrition, consider tossing in vegetables like spinach or broccoli during the last hour of cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a spicy version, add hot sauce or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Crockpot, ranch chicken, comfort food, easy recipe, family meal