Only 4 ingredients are needed to make this ridiculously easy and incredibly delicious Crockpot Ranch Chicken. Meet your new favorite weeknight dinner!
4-Ingredient Crockpot Ranch Chicken
You’ll be amazed at how 4 ingredients can come together in the slow cooker to create the most flavorful and tender chicken!
This Crockpot ranch chicken is a great weeknight dinner, you can serve it up with your favorite sides for something that’s hearty and delicious.
Looking for more dinner recipes? Why not also try my Stovetop Burgers and my Swedish Meatballs
Why You’ll Love this Chicken Ranch Crockpot Recipe:
- CREAMY: Made with cream cheese for a lusciously creamy sauce.
- SAVORY: Ranch seasoning gives the chicken the unmistakably savory hit!
- EASY: Whipped up in the crockpot with kitchen staples (less than 5 ingredients), it’s so easy!
Great for a hearty winter meal, or an easy summer meal if you don’t want to turn on the oven. A chicken dinner for all seasons!
How to Make Crockpot Ranch Chicken
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Add the broth and ranch seasoning to the slow cooker and combine.
- Add in the seasoned chicken and cook.
- Finally, add in the cream cheese until melted.
- Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!
No, you should never put frozen chicken in the crockpot, as this will put the chicken in the temperature danger zone for too long and could cause food poisoning. Always use fresh or fully thawed chicken. Thaw frozen chicken overnight in the refrigerator before adding it to the crockpot.
I like chicken breasts for this recipe, but you could also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
Yes, you can substitute 1½ tablespoons of ranch dressing in place of the dry ranch seasoning packet in this recipe.
Serving Suggestions
You can go classic with rice or mashed potatoes, but this easy chicken dish plays well with so many sides. Here are some favorites:
Whatever you decide to serve this with, you are guaranteed a clean plate. Our family adores this recipe!
Storage Instructions
Store leftover crockpot ranch chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezing Instructions
Freeze crockpot ranch chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Allow chicken to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Make It A Meal
Tender chicken coated in a creamy and savory sauce, whipped up with just a handful of ingredients – this is such a winner of a chicken dinner! Gluten free and kid friendly, crockpot ranch chicken is perfect to please a hungry crowd!
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Recipe
Crockpot Ranch Chicken Recipe
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 2 hours
Total: 2 hours 5 minutes
Only 4 ingredients are needed to make this ridiculously easy and incredibly delicious Crockpot Ranch Chicken! Meet your new favorite weeknight dinner!
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with half of the ranch seasoning packet.
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 ounce ranch seasoning
Add the chicken broth and the remaining seasoning to the slow cooker. Whisk together.
¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, cover the lid, and cook on high for 2-3 hours, or on low for 3-6 hours.
Add in the cream cheese cubes and stir until melted and incorporated.
8 ounces cream cheese
Serve with white rice or mashed potatoes.
Becky’s tips
- NEVER put frozen chicken directly in the crockpot. Always defrost chicken overnight in the refrigerator before cooking.
- You can use chicken breasts or thighs in this recipe.
- You can substitute 1½ tablespoons of ranch dressing in place of the dry ranch seasoning.
- You can shred the chicken and add it to tacos or other recipes that call for shredded chicken, if desired.
Storage: Store crockpot ranch chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 323kcal (16%) Carbohydrates: 5g (2%) Protein: 35g (70%) Fat: 17g (26%) Saturated Fat: 9g (56%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 5g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 135mg (45%) Sodium: 657mg (29%) Potassium: 635mg (18%) Sugar: 1g (1%) Vitamin A: 553IU (11%) Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) Calcium: 45mg (5%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
