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Last Updated: May 12, 2023 by Angela Latimer · Leave a Comment

Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken

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This slow-cooker ranch chicken is the perfect one-pot meal that can be prepared in the morning and then enjoyed for dinner! With only 5 ingredients, you'll be ready to just set it and forget it! Serve it over rice, noodles, or potatoes for an effortless and delicious meal that even the pickiest eaters will love!

Crockpot Ranch Chicken Recipe

Slow cooker meals are perfect for those long and busy days when you just don't have the energy to stand around cooking in the kitchen. Of course, take-out is always an option, but there is just something so warm and comforting about a crockpot dinner!

With just 5-ingredients, you'll definitely be adding this dish to your weekly rotation. It is kid-approved and super versatile! Serve it over rice, with some potatoes, on a bun, or with noodles!

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An easy set and forget chicken dinner that everyone will love!
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  • Crockpot Ranch Chicken Recipe
  • 🥘 Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken Ingredients
  • 🔪 How To Make Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken
  • 💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
  • 🥡 Storing & Reheating
  • ❓ Recipe FAQs
  • 😋 Great Slow Cooker Recipes To Try
  • 📖 Recipe Card
  • 💬 Comments & Reviews

There are so many different tasty dishes that can be made in a crockpot! Take a look at my collections of crockpot chicken recipes and crockpot soup recipes!

🥘 Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken Ingredients

5-ingredients are all it takes to whip up this easy and flavorful meal! I like to keep these items stocked at all times so that I know I always have this crockpot dish as a dinner option!

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  • Chicken Broth - ¾ cup of chicken broth.
  • Ranch Dressing Mix - 1 ounce of ranch dressing mix (or 1 packet).
  • Chicken - 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
  • Cream of Chicken - 10½ ounces (or 1 can) of cream of chicken condensed soup.
  • Cream Cheese - 8 ounces (or 1 block) of room temperature cream cheese, cubed.
  • Cheddar Cheese (optional) - ¼ cup of shredded cheddar cheese for garnish.

*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*

🔪 How To Make Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken

Like most slow cooker recipes, this dish is exceptionally simple to prepare! As an added bonus, everything is combined and cooked in the slow cooker, so you won't be needing any extra dishes!

This recipe will make about 8 servings, so you can enjoy some ranch chicken for lunch tomorrow!

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Process image 2 showing added chicken.
Process image 3 showing cooked chicken.
Process image 4 showing shredded chicken.
Process image 5 showing added cream cheese and condensed soup.
Process image 6 showing everything combined and ready to serve.
  1. Add. Add ¾ cup of chicken broth and 1 ounce of ranch dressing mix to your slow cooker and mix until combined. Then, place 2 pounds of chicken breasts into the mixture.
  2. Cook. Place the lid onto the crockpot and cook on low for 6 hours (or on high for 2½-3 hours).
  3. Shred the chicken. Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Then, return the shredded chicken to the crockpot.
  4. Melt. Stir in 10½ ounces of condensed cream of chicken soup and the cubed 8 ounces of cream cheese. Replace the lid and cook on low heat for an additional 30 minutes or until the cream cheese has melted.
  5. Serve. Serve over rice, potatoes, or noodles, garnished with the optional shredded ¼ cup of cheddar cheese if desired.

Scoop your ranch chicken onto a bed of long-grain white rice or your favorite type of pasta! It also really tastes great piled high on top of a soft bun! Enjoy!

💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes

  • This recipe can also be made using boneless, skinless chicken thighs. So use what you have on hand (or whichever one you prefer!)
  • Use your condensed cream of chicken soup straight from the can; no need to add any water to dilute it first.
  • Feel free to swap out the cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom, cream of broccoli, or cream of celery. 
Wide image of slow cooker Ranch chicken over white rice.

🥡 Storing & Reheating

Let the slow cooker ranch chicken cool to room temperature before placing it into a sealed container and storing it in the fridge for up to 4 days. 

Freezing Ranch Chicken

Freeze your chicken in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Allow it to defrost in the fridge before reheating.

Reheating Ranch Chicken

Reheat your ranch chicken either in the crockpot or on the stovetop over medium-low heat. Add a splash of milk, if needed, to thin it out. 

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❓ Recipe FAQs

Is It Okay To Put Raw Chicken Into The Slow Cooker?

Yes! You can put raw chicken into a crockpot just as you can put it into a baking dish in the oven! It is completely safe. The direct heat, extended cooking time, and steam created from being in a sealed container all destroy bacteria that could cause food-born illnesses.

Can I Use Ranch Dressing Instead Of A Ranch Packet?

Ranch packets have the same great ranch flavor but in a highly concentrated seasoning mix. In order to get the same flavor output with ranch dressing, you would need several cups, which would be too much additional liquid for the recipe.

Is It Better To Cook Chicken On High Or Low In The Crockpot?

For tender and juicy chicken, you'll want to use low heat over a longer period of time. However, high heat will still cook some tasty chicken; it just won't be as tender.

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😋 Great Slow Cooker Recipes To Try

  • Crockpot Whole Chicken - Prepare a rotisserie-style chicken using your slow cooker!
  • Crockpot Mac & Cheese - Gooey and creamy macaroni and cheese pairs well with so many dishes!
  • Crockpot Chili - Hearty and flavorful chili that requires minimal effort.
  • Crockpot Apple Cider - A festive drink made of apple juice, brown sugar, and warm spices.
  • Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs - Sweet and tangy meatballs make a great appetizer for any event!
  • Crockpot Beef Stew - Beef, potatoes, carrots, and onions are cooked low and slow for a hearty and flavorful stew.

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Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken

This slow cooker ranch chicken is the perfect one-pot meal that can be prepared in the morning and then enjoyed for dinner! With only 5 ingredients, you'll be ready to just set it and forget it! Serve it over rice, noodles, or potatoes for an effortless and delicious meal that even the pickiest eaters will love!
Author | Angela Latimer
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 288kcal
Prep 5 minutes minutes
Cooking 6 hours hours 30 minutes minutes
Total Time 6 hours hours 35 minutes minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • 1 oz ranch dressing mix (each packet is 1 ounce)
  • 2 lbs chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
  • 10½ oz cream of chicken condensed soup
  • 8 oz cream cheese (cubed, room temperature)
  • ¼ cup cheddar cheese (shredded, optional for garnish)

(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)

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Instructions
 

  • Add ¾ cup chicken broth and 1 oz ranch dressing mix to your slow cooker and mix until combined. Then, place 2 lbs chicken breasts into the mixture.
  • Place the lid onto the crockpot and cook on low for 6 hours (or on high for 2½-3 hours).
  • Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Then, return the shredded chicken to the crockpot.
  • Stir in the 10½ oz cream of chicken condensed soup and the cubed 8 oz cream cheese. Replace the lid and cook on low heat for an additional 30 minutes, or until the cream cheese has melted.
  • Serve over rice, potatoes, or noodles, garnished with the optional shredded ¼ cup cheddar cheese if desired.

Notes

  • This recipe can also be made using boneless, skinless chicken thighs. So use what you have on hand (or whichever one you prefer!)
  • Use your condensed cream of chicken soup straight from the can; no need to add any water to dilute it first.
  • Feel free to swap out the cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom, cream of broccoli, or cream of celery. 
  • To store: Let the slow cooker ranch chicken cool to room temperature before placing it into a sealed container and storing it in the fridge for up to 4 days. 
  • To freeze: Freeze your chicken in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Allow it to defrost in the fridge before reheating.
  • To reheat: Reheat your ranch chicken either in the crockpot or on the stovetop over medium-low heat. Add a splash of milk, if needed, to thin it out. 

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcal (14%) | Carbohydrates: 6g (2%) | Protein: 28g (56%) | Fat: 16g (25%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 108mg (36%) | Sodium: 852mg (37%) | Potassium: 482mg (14%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 518IU (10%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 64mg (6%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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Course Chicken Dishes, Dinner Recipes, Entrees, Main Dish, Slow Cooker Crockpot Recipes
Cuisine American
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