Creamy Ranch Slow Cooker Chicken
This creamy ranch slow cooker chicken is an easy and delicious meal to prepare. Chicken breasts or thighs are cooked in a savory ranch-flavored sauce until tender and shreddable.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- Large skillet
- Medium bowl
- Whisk
- Forks
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 (10.75 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Pat the chicken breasts or thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly golden.
- Place the seared chicken into the bottom of your slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning mix, and chicken broth until smooth.
- Pour the creamy mixture evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until the chicken is cooked through and easily shredded.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and stir it into the creamy sauce until fully coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
Searing the chicken before slow cooking adds a richer flavor to the dish. Cooking times may vary depending on your slow cooker model.