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Ranch Chicken Crock Pot Recipe

Ranch Chicken Crock Pot Recipe
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This Ranch Chicken Crock Pot recipe offers a comforting and flavorful meal featuring tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a creamy ranch-infused sauce. With easy prep and optional searing for enhanced flavor, it’s a perfect hassle-free dinner that combines savory ranch seasoning, cream of chicken soup, and a touch of garlic and onion powder. The creamy sauce enriched with sour cream and topped with cheddar cheese and fresh parsley makes this dish irresistibly delicious and ideal for family dinners.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasonings

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Optional Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil (optional for searing)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Sear the Chicken (Optional): Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts on both sides for about 2-3 minutes each until golden brown to enhance flavor, then remove from heat.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: In the crockpot, combine cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning mix, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir well to mix all ingredients.
  3. Add Chicken to Crockpot: Place the chicken breasts into the crockpot and spoon the sauce mixture over them to coat thoroughly.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  5. Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks directly in the crockpot, mixing the shredded chicken back into the creamy sauce.
  6. Finish with Sour Cream and Garnishes: Stir in the sour cream to add extra creaminess. If desired, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, don’t skip searing the chicken before slow cooking.
  • You can substitute cream of chicken soup with a homemade or gluten-free version if preferred.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes of cooking time.
  • Serve this ranch chicken over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta for a complete meal.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently to avoid curdling the sour cream.

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