Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Chicken
This slow cooker creamy ranch chicken is the ultimate easy weeknight dinner when you want comfort food with almost no effort. With just 4 simple ingredients, you place cream cheese directly on raw chicken breasts, sprinkle in a couple of pantry staples, and let the crockpot work its magic.
As it cooks low and slow, the chicken becomes incredibly tender while the cream cheese melts into a rich, tangy ranch-flavored sauce that coats every bite. It’s one of those dump-and-go slow cooker recipes that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen even though you didn’t. No wonder this creamy chicken dinner is requested week after week.
Why You’ll Love This Creamy Ranch Chicken:
Minimal prep no browning or pre-cooking required
Only 4 ingredients using pantry staples
Hands-off slow cooker meal perfect for busy days
Ultra-creamy, comforting flavor the whole family loves
Versatile serve over rice, potatoes, or pasta
Great for leftovers and meal prep
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6–7 hours (LOW) or 3–4 hours (HIGH)
Ingredients:
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, cut into chunks
1 (1-ounce) packet dry ranch seasoning mix
1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
Directions:
Arrange the raw chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
Spoon the condensed cream of chicken soup evenly over the chicken, gently spreading it to coat.
Sprinkle the dry ranch seasoning mix evenly over the top.
Place the chunks of cream cheese directly on top of the seasoned chicken.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is very tender.
Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, stirring it into the creamy sauce until smooth and well combined.
Let the mixture rest on WARM for 5–10 minutes to thicken slightly before serving.
Serving Suggestions
This creamy slow cooker chicken is delicious served over:
Mashed potatoes
Egg noodles
Steamed rice
Pair it with a simple green vegetable like broccoli, green beans, or a tossed salad to balance the richness. Don’t forget warm rolls or crusty bread to soak up every bit of sauce.
Variations & Tips:
Use boneless chicken thighs for extra juiciness
Lighten it up with reduced-fat cream cheese
Stir in frozen peas or corn during the last 30 minutes
Add a splash of chicken broth for a thinner, spoonable sauce
Leftovers are fantastic in wraps, sandwiches, or over rice the next day
