Creamy Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken Dinner Recipe
This Creamy Slow Cooker Dump Chicken Dinner is an easy, comforting meal made by combining simple ingredients in your slow cooker. Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked with ranch seasoning, cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, and chicken broth to create a rich, creamy sauce that pairs perfectly over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours (LOW) or 2-3 hours (HIGH)
- Total Time: Approximately 4 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch seasoning mix
Creamy Sauce
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
- ½ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker, spreading them out evenly.
- Add Seasoning: Sprinkle the dry ranch seasoning mix evenly over the chicken breasts to ensure every piece is flavorful.
- Add Creamy Ingredients: Pour the cream of chicken soup, scatter the softened cream cheese cubes, and add the chicken broth on top of the seasoned chicken.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender.
- Shred and Combine: Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks directly in the slow cooker, then stir everything together until the mixture is creamy and well blended.
- Serve: Serve the creamy shredded chicken over cooked rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a hearty and comforting meal.
Notes
- For best results, soften the cream cheese before adding to prevent lumps.
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier outcome if preferred.
- Adjust cooking time depending on your slow cooker’s heat settings.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- The sauce can be thickened by removing the lid in the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow some liquid to evaporate.
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