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Creamy Ranch Chicken

A family-friendly, slow-cooked creamy ranch chicken dish that is tender and flavorful, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • to taste salt and pepper Add according to your preference
  • for garnish chopped parsley

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all your ingredients to make the cooking process smoother.
  2. Lay the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
  3. Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix evenly over the chicken.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, which will keep the chicken moist while cooking.
  5. Cut the cream cheese into smaller pieces and place it atop the chicken and ranch mixture.
  6. Add salt and pepper to taste, knowing that the ranch packs a punch of flavor.
Cooking
  1. Cover your crockpot and set it to low for about 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and easy to shred.
  2. In the last 30 minutes, mix in the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring gently to combine.
Serving
  1. Once ready, shred the chicken inside the crockpot and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

For substitutions, consider using homemade ranch seasoning or Italian dressing mix. Remember to avoid overcooking the chicken to prevent dryness. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.