Description
A heartwarming and flavorful crock pot chicken dish simmered in a creamy ranch sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix (1 oz)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for searing)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- (Optional) Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Prepare the Sauce: In your slow cooker, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Add the chicken breasts to the slow cooker, coating them in the sauce.
- Cook Gently: Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken inside the slow cooker.
- Add Creaminess: Stir in the sour cream until blended.
- Serve Warm: Ladle over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes, finish with cheese and parsley.
Notes
For added flavor, consider searing the chicken before placing it in the slow cooker. This dish also freezes well for future meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American, Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg