Tender chicken slow-cooked in a creamy ranch sauce with garlic, herbs, and cheese—this effortless crockpot meal is comforting, flavorful, and perfect for busy days.
🕒 Recipe Details
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6–7 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
Total Time: Up to 7 hours
Servings: 4–6
Calories: ~520 kcal per serving
Protein: ~42g per serving
🛒 Ingredients
4 chicken breasts or thighs
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
200g cream cheese
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp butter
Fresh parsley (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
🍗 1. Add to slow cooker
Place chicken in crockpot. Sprinkle ranch seasoning over the top.
🧀 2. Add creamy base
Add cream cheese, chicken broth, garlic, butter, and black pepper.
🔥 3. Slow cook
Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender.
🍽️ 4. Shred & finish
Shred chicken in the sauce. Stir in sour cream and cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
🥄 5. Serve
Serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes. Garnish with parsley.
🍽️ Flavor & Experience
This dish is creamy, savory, and herb-packed—the ranch seasoning brings bold flavor while the slow cooking makes the chicken incredibly tender and juicy.
