How to Make Creamy Ranch Chicken in a Crockpot Step by Step
- STEP 1: Prep
Gather the short list of ingredients for this ranch chicken recipe. Cut the butter into cubes so that they melt easily and evenly in the slow cooker.
- STEP 2: Place Chicken in Slow Cooker
Spray the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Arrange 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 4 large breasts) in a single layer in the bottom of the Crock Pot.
- STEP 3: Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 10.5 ounces (1 can) of condensed cream of chicken soup and 1 ounce (1 packet) of ranch dressing mix.
- STEP 4: Add to the Crockpot
Pour the creamy ranch mixture over the chicken breasts in the Crockpot, then scatter ¼ cup of unsalted butter cubes over the top.
- STEP 5: Cook
Cover the Crockpot with the lid, and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours. Serve ranch chicken with 3 cups of cooked rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, veggies, or however you like.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie
- Calories:447
- Fat:22 g34%
- Saturated Fat:10 g63%
- Trans Fat:0.5 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat:2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat :6 g
- Cholesterol:128 mg61%
- Sodium:1319 mg57%
- Potassium:879 mg25%
- Carbohydrates:9 g3%
- Sugar:0.4 g
- Protein:50 g100%
- Vitamin A :558 IU11%
- Vitamin C :3 mg4%
- Calcium :25 mg3%
- Iron:2 mg11%
Creamy and flavorful, this 4-ingredient Crockpot ranch chicken recipe is my favorite dump-and-go dinner! All I have to do is throw some chicken breasts, a packet of ranch seasoning, a can of cream of chicken soup, and some butter into my slow cooker, and let it do its thing. Talk about an easy and delicious family meal!
One Simple Tip!
You can substitute 1½tablespoons of ranch dressing in place of the dry ranch seasoning packet in this easy chicken recipe.
Instructions
- Spray the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place the chicken breasts inside.2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the soup and ranch mix.10.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup, 1 ounce ranch dressing mix
- Pour the mixture over the chicken breasts. Scatter the cubes of butter over the top.¼ cup unsalted butter
- Close the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours. Serve with cooked rice.3 cups cooked white rice
Notes
*I use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for this crockpot recipe, but boneless thighs will work too.
- You should never put frozen chicken in the crockpot, as this will put the chicken in the temperature danger zone for too long and could cause food poisoning. Always use fresh or fully thawed chicken. Thaw frozen chicken overnight in the refrigerator before adding it to the crockpot.
- Be careful not to overcook the chicken, or it will become rubbery. I always check the internal temperature a bit early on in the cooking time so I know as soon as it’s done (165°F).
- I like to add some cooked bacon bits or stir in shredded cheddar cheese at the end of the cooking time for a little something extra!
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Storage: Store crockpot ranch chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover crockpot ranch chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave; or in the oven at 350°F until warmed through.
Freeze slow cooker ranch chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
