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!
Crockpot Ranch Chicken Recipe
When I’m not sure what to do for dinner, I usually reach for my Crock Pot, and this creamy 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 of these chicken breasts, and luckily they never seem to get tired of this dish.
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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
- I use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for this crockpot recipe, but boneless thighs will work too.
- 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.
- You can substitute 1½ tablespoons of ranch dressing in place of the dry ranch seasoning packet in this easy chicken recipe.
- Be careful not to overcook the chicken, 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).
- I like to add some cooked bacon bits or stir in shredded cheddar cheese at the end of the cooking time for a little something extra!
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 optional, 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.10.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup, 1 ounce ranch dressing mix
- Pour the mixture over the chicken breasts. Scatter the cubes of butter over the top.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
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
How to Make Creamy Ranch Chicken in a Crockpot 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.
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
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This looks like a delicious recipe and I will try. Question though: Why not suggest using a crock pot liner instead of spraying the inside of the crock pot? It certainly saves a lot of clean up & IF spraying is necessary, one can spray the liner.
Hi Dave, we don’t generally use crockpot liners (just our preference!), but you absolutely can if you’d like.