Description
A creamy, comforting crock pot meal made with chicken breasts slow-cooked in a ranch-and-cream sauce, enriched with sour cream.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for searing)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Optionally sear chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium. Sear each chicken breast for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- Combine the sauce: In the crock pot, whisk together cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Add chicken: Nestle the chicken breasts into the sauce, turning to coat.
- Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours until the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Shred: Remove the chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the crock pot. Stir to combine.
- Enrich: Stir in sour cream until creamy. Top with cheddar if desired and let melt, then garnish with parsley.
Notes
Use low-sodium broth if concerned about salt intake. Greek yogurt can replace sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American