Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Chicken : Tender, Flavorful, & Fuss‑Free
This Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Chicken is the ultimate easy meal for busy nights. Juicy chicken breasts slowly simmer in a rich, ranch‑seasoned cream sauce until melt‑in‑your‑mouth tender. It’s perfect over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes and makes dinner feel cozy with almost zero effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2–5 hours (depending on heat setting
- Total Time: 43 minute
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
2 lb chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
1 packet ranch seasoning mix (or ~2½ tbsp homemade ranch)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp black pepper
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp unsalted butter
Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Add chicken to slow cooker and season with ranch mix, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
Pour chicken broth around the chicken (not directly over seasoning).
Cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours until chicken is fully cooked.
Stir in creamy bases: Add sour cream (or Greek yogurt), cream cheese, and butter. Stir until combined and smooth.
Continue to cook 10–15 minutes until sauce is heated through and thickened.
Serve over rice, egg noodles, or mashed potatoes. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350–420
- Fat: 22–28g
- Carbohydrates: 4–6g
- Protein: 30–35g