Creamy Crock Pot Chicken (Printable Version)
Tender chicken slow-cooked in a creamy, tangy ranch sauce delivers a comforting and flavorful weeknight meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
907 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Sauce Components
02 -
1 packet (28 g) dry ranch seasoning mix
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298 ml canned cream of chicken soup
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120 ml chicken broth
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115 g sour cream
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2.5 ml garlic powder
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2.5 ml onion powder
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1.25 ml black pepper
→ Optional Ingredients
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15 ml olive oil for searing
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120 g shredded cheddar cheese
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fresh parsley for garnish
# Steps:
01 -
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown to enhance flavor and color.
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In the slow cooker insert, whisk together cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning mix, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth with no lumps.
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Add seared or raw chicken breasts into the sauce, turning to coat evenly. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
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Using two forks, shred the cooked chicken directly in the slow cooker until it falls apart easily.
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Stir sour cream into the shredded chicken and sauce mixture until fully blended and creamy.
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Serve immediately, optionally topped with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh parsley for added richness and visual appeal.
# Notes:
01 -
Searing chicken is optional but recommended to develop deeper flavors through caramelization.
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Use your preferred ranch seasoning brand to maintain consistent taste.