Description
A comforting and flavorful slow-cooked chicken dish with creamy ranch and tender chicken, perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix (1 oz)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for searing)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- (Optional) Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken breasts for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- In the slow cooker, whisk together cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Add chicken breasts to the sauce, turning to coat them well.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours.
- Shred chicken with two forks directly in the slow cooker.
- Stir in sour cream until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Serve hot over rice, potatoes, or noodles. Garnish with cheddar cheese and parsley if desired.
Notes
This dish can be served over rice, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles. Feel free to customize with additional ingredients such as sautéed vegetables or extra seasonings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American