Easy Creamy Ranch Chicken Crock Pot Magic
A melt-in-your-mouth chicken dish cooked low-and-slow with a rich ranch-inspired sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this crock pot recipe uses pantry staples for tender meat and a creamy, tangy flavor that comforts family and guests.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 240
- Total Time: 255
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
4 pieces Chicken Breasts (or thighs)
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 cup Ranch Seasoning Mix
1 cup Chicken Broth
1 cup Cream of Mushroom Soup (or light cream of mushroom for lower fat)
1/2 cup Milk (or non-dairy alternative)
2 cloves Garlic (minced)
1 small Onion (diced)
Salt and Pepper to taste
2 tablespoons All-purpose Flour (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
Sear chicken breasts in olive oil in a skillet until golden (4-5 minutes per side)
Transfer to crock pot
Add ranch seasoning, chicken broth, cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper
Cover and cook on high 4 hours or low 6-8 hours
For a thicker sauce, mix flour with 2 tbsp broth, stir into crock pot, and cook 15-30 minutes additional
Rest chicken 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Substitute thighs for extra juiciness
Thicken sauce with cornstarch slurry
Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or with fresh herbs
Store in airtight container (3 days)
Freezes well up to 3 months
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg