Description
This Slow-Cooker Creamy Ranch Chicken is the ultimate no-fuss comfort food. Juicy chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a velvety ranch-infused cream sauce until tender and flavorful. With just a few pantry staples and minimal prep, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, lazy weekends, or meal prep. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner, easy recipe, or family-friendly food idea, this dish fits right in. Serve it over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice for a hearty and satisfying meal that never disappoints.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 ounce ranch seasoning mix
10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Place the chicken into the bottom of the slow cooker.
3. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix evenly over the chicken.
4. Spoon the cream of chicken soup over the top.
5. Distribute the cubed cream cheese evenly across the surface.
6. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
7. Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks or leave whole as desired.
8. Stir everything together to fully incorporate the cream cheese into the sauce.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley if using.
10. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Notes
For best results, use room-temperature cream cheese so it melts smoothly into the sauce.
Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid while cooking to maintain a consistent temperature.
Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms during the last hour for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: easy recipe, creamy chicken, slow cooker, dinner ideas, comfort food, quick dinner