Crock Pot Creamy Ranch Chicken
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 335kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 (1-oz) packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup low- sodium chicken broth
- 1 (8-oz) block cream cheese, softened and cubed
- ½ cup sour cream (or plain Green yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon cold water (optional, for thickening)
- chopped parsley or green onions, for garnish
Optional Add-Ins:
- ½ cup crumbled bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Sprinkle with ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper. Pour in the broth.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours (or HIGH for 2½–3 hours) until chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Remove lid, shred chicken with two forks. Stir in cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy. If you’d like a thicker sauce, stir in cornstarch slurry and cook on HIGH for 10 minutes.
- Add bacon or cheddar cheese if desired. Serve over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice, and garnish with parsley or green onions.
Nutrition
Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 251g | Fat: 98g | Saturated Fat: 47g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 843mg | Sodium: 3674mg | Potassium: 3841mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2140IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 978mg | Iron: 4mg