Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
188 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken
Description
Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken combines simple ingredients to create a tender, flavorful meal. The chicken breasts are layered in the slow cooker and sprinkled with ranch dry seasoning. Chicken broth adds moisture, and a stick of butter enriches the sauce during the 6-8 hour low-heat cooking. This approach breaks down the chicken fibers, making the meat juicy and allowing the ranch flavor to permeate.
The result is a creamy and aromatic chicken with a mild tang from the ranch seasoning and richness from the butter. The sauce can be thickened by mixing cornstarch with water and cooking uncovered, yielding a more concentrated texture.
This dish is flexible for serving over mashed potatoes, rice, or other side dishes that can absorb the savory sauce. Its slow cooker preparation suits easy meal planning.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix dry
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 butter stick
Instructions
- Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker
- Sprinkel with ranch mix.
- Pour broth over.
- Top with stick of butter.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender.
- Serve over mashed potatoes or rice.
Notes
- To thicken the sauce, mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and stir into the crock pot. Cook uncovered until thickened.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 599mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 563mg | 12% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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