Description
This Creamy Ranch Chicken Crock Pot recipe is the ultimate in comfort food convenience. Tender chicken thighs or breasts slowly simmer in a rich, ranch-infused cream cheese sauce, creating a mouthwatering main dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights, easy dinners, or weekly meal prep. With minimal prep time and pantry-friendly ingredients, this easy recipe delivers big flavor with very little effort. Whether you’re after a quick dinner idea or cozy food ideas, this one’s a keeper in your rotation.
Ingredients
2 pounds chicken thighs or breasts
8 oz cream cheese
1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning mix
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 cup bacon bits (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
1 tablespoon cold water (optional, for slurry)
Instructions
1. Place 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts into the bottom of your crock pot.
2. Sprinkle 1 (1 oz) packet of ranch seasoning over the chicken.
3. Dot the top with 8 oz of softened cream cheese and pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth.
4. Add 2 teaspoons of minced garlic.
5. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is fork-tender.
6. If desired, thicken the sauce by mixing 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water, stir into the crock pot, and cook on high for 15 more minutes.
7. Stir in 1/4 cup bacon bits if using.
8. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley and black pepper over the top before serving.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest sauce.
Chicken thighs provide more flavor, but chicken breasts work great too.
You can double the recipe in a larger crock pot for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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