Description
This creamy ranch chicken recipe transforms simple ingredients into a rich and savory dish, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix (1 oz)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Ensure chicken breasts are completely thawed and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together ranch dressing mix, cream cheese, and chicken broth until completely smooth and well combined.
- Place the chicken breasts into the crockpot and pour the creamy ranch sauce over the top, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks, and stir to ensure it’s completely covered in the sauce.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or in warm taco shells.
Notes
For an extra punch of flavor, consider adding fresh herbs as a garnish when serving. Taste the sauce before serving to adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg