Crockpot Creamy Ranch Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
462 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crockpot Creamy Ranch Chicken Recipe
Description
The recipe places boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the crockpot with chunks of cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and chicken broth. As it cooks, the cream cheese melts and combines with the broth and ranch mix to create a creamy sauce enveloping the chicken. Cheddar cheese added on top melts and adds richness.
After cooking on high or low for several hours, the chicken is tender enough to shred easily with forks or a hand mixer, incorporating it into the creamy sauce for a moist, flavorful filling. This makes it ideal for soft tacos, tortillas, or lettuce wraps.
The dish offers a convenient, hands-off preparation for a ranch-flavored chicken with smooth texture and melted cheese topping. It pairs well with taco toppings or sides of choice.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator up to three days. Using a hand mixer to shred chicken saves time. Substitute tortillas or wraps as desired to suit preferences.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breast halved, boneless and skinless
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons Ranch dressing mix
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the bottom of the crockpot. Then cut the cream cheese into two pieces and place each part on a piece of chicken.
- Sprinkle the top with ranch dressing and pour the broth in the pan.
- Sprinkle with the shredded cheese and place the lid on the crockpot.
- Set on high for 4 hours or low for 6.
- To shred the chicken, you can use 2 forks, or a hand mixer works wonderfully, just place in the pan and mix for a minute or 2.
Notes
- For easy shredding, use a hand mixer directly in the crockpot once the chicken is cooked.
- Serve with your favorite taco toppings or choose alternate tortillas, wraps, or lettuce leaves as desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 462 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 462kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 1060mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 549mg | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1078IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 266mg | 27% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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