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Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken

Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken

The ultimate comforting dish, Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken is a creamy, easy weeknight dinner that warms the soul. This hearty meal features tender chicken infused with zesty ranch flavors, making it a family favorite. Perfect for busy nights, it's ready with minimal effort, so you can enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal tonight!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken breast
  • 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning or two tablespoons homemade ranch seasoning, 1 teaspoon reserved
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. Pour the chicken broth into the crock pot. Lay the chicken breast on top, then top with the ranch seasoning (reserve 1 teaspoon.) Cover and cook on high for 2.5 hours.
  2. At the end of the cook time, remove the chicken and shred it.
  3. Place the shredded chicken and the reserved ranch seasoning, and cream cheese back into the crock pot and stir until everything is evenly combined.
  4. Serve on top of rice, in pita pockets, tacos, stuffed in baked potatoes, or any of the other ideas mentioned in this post!

Notes

  • Ranch: You can use Hidden Valley Ranch mix or my homemade ranch seasoning. If you are gluten free or dairy free, you will want to use my homemade recipe.
  • How to Store: To store leftovers, put in an airtight container: Refrigerate for up to 3 to 4 days.
  • How to Freeze: You can freeze this chicken in an airtight container for up to one month.
  • How to Reheat: This can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments.
  • How to Scale: This recipe can be doubled. Cooking time may increase.
  • Dietary Considerations: If you are gluten free, use homemade ranch seasoning and ensure the chicken broth you choose is gluten free. This is a naturally low carb meal.