Creamy and flavorful, this 4 ingredient Crockpot ranch chicken recipe is my favorite dump-and-go dinner! All I have to do is throw some chicken breasts, a packet of ranch, a can of cream of chicken soup, and some butter into my slow cooker, and let it do its thing. Talk about an easy and delicious family meal!
When I’m not sure what to do for dinner, I usually reach for my Crockpot, and this ranch chicken recipe has become a family favorite pretty quickly! I love that it only requires a few simple ingredients and very little prep, so I can just throw everything into my slow cooker, set it and forget about it. My kids absolutely love the ranch flavor and never seem to get tired of this dish.
What’s in this Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken recipe?
4 basic ingredients is all it takes to make this incredibly creamy and tasty ranch chicken, so no trip to the grocery store is required!
- Chicken: I use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for this Crockpot recipe, but boneless thighs will work too.
- Ranch Seasoning: Use a packet of dry ranch dressing mix to get that deliciously herb-y, savory flavor.
- Cream of Chicken Soup: Use a can of condensed cream of chicken soup to make this dish nice and creamy.
- Butter: Use unsalted butter, cut into cubes.
Variations To Try
To fill out this creamy chicken and ranch recipe, throw some veggies into the Crockpot along with the other ingredients. Baby carrots, sliced mushrooms, or quartered potatoes are all good options! You could also add some bacon bits, or stir in shredded cheddar cheese at the end of the cook time.
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How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover crockpot ranch chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave; or in the oven at 350°F until warmed through.
How to Freeze
Freeze slow cooker ranch chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Notes and Tips
Be careful not to overcook this ranch chicken in the Crockpot, or it will become rubbery. I always check the internal temperature a bit early on in the cooking time so I know as soon as it’s done (165°F).
Top Reader Review
“I cooked this meal today and oh my goodness. It was so delicious. Thank you for the recipe.” – Sherry
Crockpot Ranch Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 10.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup 1 can
- 1 ounce ranch dressing mix 1 packet
- ¼ cup unsalted butter cut into cubes (½ stick)
- 3 cups cooked white rice for serving
Equipment
- Crockpot
Instructions
- Spray the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place the chicken breasts inside.2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 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.10.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup, 1 ounce ranch dressing mix, ¼ cup unsalted butter
- Close the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours. Serve with cooked rice.3 cups cooked white rice
Notes
- NEVER cook chicken in the crockpot from frozen–it will remain in the unsafe temperature zone for too long while slow cooking. Let frozen chicken thaw in the refrigerator overnight before cooking.
- You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- You can substitute 1½ tablespoons of ranch dressing in place of the dry ranch seasoning.
- You can serve this dish with mashed potatoes instead of (or in addition to) the white rice.
How to Make Crockpot Ranch Chicken Step by Step
Place Chicken in Slow Cooker: Spray the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Arrange 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 4 large breasts) in a single layer in the bottom of the crockpot.
Combine Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 10.5 ounces (1 can) of condensed cream of chicken soup and 1 ounce (1 packet) of ranch dressing mix.
Add to the Crockpot: Pour the creamy ranch mixture over the chicken breasts in the Crockpot, then scatter ¼ cup of unsalted butter (cut into cubes) over the top.
Cook: Cover the Crockpot with the lid, and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours. Serve ranch chicken with 3 cups of cooked rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, or veggies.
No, you should never put frozen chicken in the crockpot, as this will put the chicken in the temperature danger zone for too long and could cause food poisoning. Always use fresh or fully thawed chicken. Thaw frozen chicken overnight in the refrigerator before adding it to the crockpot.
Yes, you can substitute 1½ tablespoons of ranch dressing in place of the dry ranch seasoning packet in this recipe.
I like to use condensed cream of chicken soup, but you could use mushroom or celery if you prefer.
OMG so good! Rotisserie chicken, the gravy, mashed potatoes! 1 minute in the microwave, awesome!
Simple and delicious!!
Going to try this recipe tomorrow. Looks easy enough for me to do, I am not a good cook, I need these types of recipes.
thanks.
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I cooked this meal today and oh my goodness,,It was so delicious. Thank you for the recipe ☺️
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Hi! do I have to use butter in this recipe?
I have not tried making it without!
Made this recipe exactly as stated, did not add or change anything.
Loved it, So Delicious !!! This is a keeper .
I’m so happy to hear you loved this recipe, Pat!
I am making this today, already started i will let you know outcome but im excited to try this YUM