Description

This creamy Ranch Chicken Crockpot recipe is a comforting and easy-to-make meal featuring tender boneless skinless chicken breasts slow cooked with ranch seasoning, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese. The chicken is shredded and combined with a savory sauce, then topped with crispy bacon and fresh green onions for a deliciously hearty dish perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasonings

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 ounce)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Dairy and Broth

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Toppings

4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped green onions

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Instructions

Prepare the chicken and season: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot. Evenly sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and black pepper over the chicken breasts to ensure even flavor throughout.
Add cream cheese and broth: Distribute the softened cream cheese in chunks on top of the chicken. Pour the chicken broth around the chicken without washing off the seasoning. This adds moisture and helps create a creamy sauce.
Cook the chicken: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. Cook until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through, easily shredding with forks.
Shred and combine: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot. Stir thoroughly to combine the shredded chicken with the creamy sauce made from the seasonings, cream cheese, and broth.
Add sour cream and cheese: Stir in the sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese until the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Heat through: Let the mixture cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes with the lid off or slightly ajar until everything is heated through and creamy.
Add toppings and serve: Top the creamy ranch chicken with crumbled cooked bacon and chopped green onions for added flavor and texture. Serve warm.

Notes

This creamy ranch chicken pairs perfectly with rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or can be served in sandwich buns for a hearty meal.
For a quicker version, use rotisserie chicken and reduce the cooking time by heating the sauce separately in the crockpot and adding cooked chicken at the end.