Description
A simple and flavorful crockpot ranch chicken recipe using only five ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights. Tender, juicy chicken cooked low and slow with a creamy ranch sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese to room temperature.
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning and garlic powder evenly over the chicken.
- Pour chicken broth on top, then dollop the softened cream cheese over everything without mixing.
- Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours until chicken is tender and juicy.
- Use two forks or tongs to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot.
- Stir everything together until the cream cheese melts into a creamy, tangy sauce.
- Serve over rice, pasta, roasted veggies, or use in sandwiches or tacos.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps. If sauce is watery, stir and let sit uncovered on warm for 10-15 minutes to thicken. Add a splash of heavy cream or milk for extra richness. Double the recipe for meal prep or feeding a crowd. Cooking on low keeps chicken tender and prevents cream cheese from separating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/6th of the r
- Calories: 320
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Protein: 40
Keywords: crockpot chicken, ranch chicken, slow cooker recipe, easy dinner, weeknight meal, creamy chicken, 5 ingredient recipe