Crockpot Ranch Chicken Recipe
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4.6
Crockpot Ranch Chicken Recipe
Description
The Crockpot Ranch Chicken Recipe relies on simple pantry ingredients: chicken breasts, cream of chicken soup, ranch dressing mix, and butter. The chicken is placed in the slow cooker and covered with the soup and ranch mixture, then topped with butter cubes to infuse richness. Cooking on low heat for several hours results in tender chicken infused with creamy ranch flavors.
The finished dish is served alongside cooked white rice, which complements the creamy sauce and helps soak up the flavorful juices. The slow cooker method requires little hands-on time, making it convenient for busy cooks.
According to the provided notes, frozen chicken must be thawed before cooking to avoid unsafe temperatures. The recipe allows substituting chicken thighs for breasts, or using ranch dressing in place of the dry ranch mix. Mashed potatoes can be served instead of rice for another variation.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup 1 can, condensed
- 1 ounce Ranch dressing mix 1 packet
- ¼ cup butter cut into cubes (½ stick, unsalted
- 3 cups white rice for serving, cooked
Instructions
- Spray the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place the chicken breasts inside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the soup and ranch mix. Pour the mixture over the chicken breasts. Scatter the cubes of butter over the top.
- Close the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours. Serve with cooked rice.
Notes
- Thaw frozen chicken completely in the refrigerator before cooking to ensure safety.
- Chicken thighs may be used instead of breasts for a different texture.
- Dry ranch seasoning can be substituted with 1½ tablespoons of prepared ranch dressing.
- Serve with white rice or mashed potatoes for a filling meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 601 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 601kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 182mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 1409mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 920mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 558IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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