Mouthwatering Creamy Ranch Chicken CrockPot Recipe
This Creamy Ranch Chicken CrockPot Recipe is a set-and-forget comfort meal your family will love. Tender chicken slow-cooked in a rich, tangy ranch sauce with cream, herbs, and optional cheese or spice twists. Perfect over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes effortless, creamy, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 can cream of chicken soup or cream of mushroom
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk or heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter optional
- Optional Add-Ins:
- Garlic or onion powder
- Chopped parsley or dill
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- Hot sauce jalapeños, or cayenne for a spicy kick
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper, and place in CrockPot.
- Whisk ranch seasoning, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and milk until smooth. Pour over chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Shred chicken slightly, stir into sauce, and serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes. Garnish with parsley or cheese if desired.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier meat.
- To thicken the sauce, stir in 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water near the end.
- Cheesy Ranch Chicken: add cheddar or mozzarella in the last 30 min.
- Spicy Ranch Chicken: add hot sauce or jalapeños.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.