Simple Crockpot Ranch Chicken: Tender Chicken with Creamy Ranch Sauce
By Isabella Quinn
Prep
5 min
Cook
240 min
Total
245 min
Servings
4
This simple slow cooker ranch chicken recipe involves cooking chicken breasts or thighs in a ranch sauce. This quick weeknight dish pairs nicely with rice or mashed potatoes and buns. This recipe includes tips to avoid dry, flavorless chicken. A seasoned paste is used to add flavor to chicken. Shredded chicken can be used as a topping for other dishes. This is a simple, comforting meal.
Ingredients
- •1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- •1 packet ranch seasoning mix (or 2 tbsp homemade blend)
- •1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- •2 tbsp unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
- •½ cup heavy cream (optional, for creamier sauce)
- •fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the chicken in the crockpot in a single layer.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk the ranch seasoning mix with 2 tablespoons of the chicken broth to form a paste.
- 3
Pour the paste over the chicken, then add the remaining broth.
- 4
Dot the butter pieces on top.
- 5
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
- 6
Check for doneness: internal temp should read 165°F for breasts, 175°F for thighs.
- 7
Optional: During the last 30 minutes, stir in the heavy cream for a richer sauce.
- 8
Remove chicken with tongs; shred with two forks or slice.
- 9
Return to the sauce and stir.
- 10
Garnish with parsley if desired.
Nutrition (per serving)
280
Calories
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