Ranch Chicken Crock Pot Recipe: A Creamy, Effortless Dinner
Slow-cooked to perfection, this creamy ranch chicken is rich, tender, and takes minimal prep—just set it and forget it.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner, Slow Cooker
- Method: Crock Pot / Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 packet ranch seasoning mix (1 oz)
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
8 oz cream cheese, cubed and softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chicken broth or milk (optional for thinning)
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional garnish: chopped parsley, cooked crumbled bacon
Instructions
Place chicken in the bottom of the crock pot.
Sprinkle ranch seasoning over the chicken.
Top with cream of chicken soup and cubed cream cheese.
Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender and easily shredded.
Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks.
Stir in cheddar cheese and a splash of broth or milk if a thinner sauce is desired.
Cover and cook for an additional 10–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy.
Serve warm over rice, noodles, mashed potatoes, or with steamed vegetables.
Notes
Add cooked crumbled bacon or diced cooked potatoes for a loaded version.
Use low-sodium soup and ranch mix to control saltiness.
Great for meal prep—leftovers reheat well!
