Description
Get ready to cozy up to the ultimate comfort meal: Creamy Ranch Chicken Crock Pot. This easy dinner recipe is slow-cooked to perfection with tender chicken, creamy ranch sauce, and hints of garlic and herbs. It’s the perfect choice for a busy day when you want a hearty, hands-free meal. Whether you need quick dinner ideas, creamy chicken dishes, or food ideas for weeknight comfort, this is the easy recipe to save.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 ounce)
1 cup chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Place chicken in the bottom of the crock pot.
2. In a bowl, whisk together cream cheese, ranch seasoning, minced garlic, and chicken broth until smooth.
3. Pour the creamy sauce over the chicken, covering it evenly.
4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
5. Once done, shred the chicken in the pot or leave in large chunks.
6. Stir to blend the sauce evenly with the meat.
7. Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.
8. Serve hot over rice, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles.
Notes
Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature before mixing for a smoother sauce.
For extra depth, add a splash of white wine to the broth mix.
Add vegetables like peas or spinach in the last hour for a nutritious twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Crock Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg