Creamy Ranch Chicken
A comforting dish of tender chicken cooked in a creamy ranch sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Ensure even spacing in the crock pot.
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix (1 oz)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- to taste Salt and pepper Add according to preference.
- optional Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of your crock pot.
- In a separate bowl, combine ranch dressing mix, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth. Whisk until well blended and smooth.
- Pour the ranch mixture directly over the chicken breasts in the crock pot.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, seasoning the chicken.
Cooking
- Cover the crock pot and set it to cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
- Check the chicken for doneness approximately 30 minutes before the cooking time is up; it should be cooked through and tender.
- Using two forks, carefully shred the chicken inside the crock pot.
- Stir in sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese until well mixed.
- Cover and let cook for an additional 30 minutes on low.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
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Notes
For added nutrition, consider adding chopped vegetables like carrots or potatoes. For spice, add diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes. For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water and stir in towards the end of cooking.