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Delicious Ranch Chicken cooked in a crock pot with vegetables and seasonings

Ranch Chicken Crock Pot

A creamy, crowd-pleasing slow cooker meal that's fast to assemble and delivers tender, saucy chicken with tangy ranch flavor, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs) Thighs stay moister and are forgiving if you need to cook longer.
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix, or 2 tablespoons homemade ranch blend
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup, or cream of celery as a swap For dairy-free versions, choose a plant-based cream soup.
  • 1 cup chicken broth, low sodium recommended Use low-sodium broth to prevent the dish from being too salty.
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional for topping Optional garnish.
  • Fresh parsley or chives for garnish, optional
Optional Add-Ins
  • sliced mushrooms
  • bell peppers
  • carrots
  • a handful of spinach

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken dry and season lightly with salt and pepper. Lay the pieces in the bottom of the Crock Pot in a single layer when possible.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the ranch seasoning, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper until smooth.
  3. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken, making sure each piece is coated. If adding sturdier vegetables like carrots or bell peppers, tuck them under the chicken.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, or on high for 2 to 3 hours. The chicken is done when an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F at the thickest part.
  2. In the last 10 to 15 minutes of cooking, sprinkle shredded cheddar over the chicken if using, and replace the lid to melt the cheese.
Serving
  1. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives before serving. Spoon the saucy chicken and any cooked vegetables over rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

For best texture, start with thawed chicken if possible. Adjust salt and pepper in the sauce as needed before serving.

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