Creamy Ranch Chicken Crockpot Recipe - Easy & Tender (Print Version)
Creamy ranch chicken crockpot recipe that's ridiculously easy and tender. Just 5 ingredients for the most comforting weeknight dinner ever.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 10 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 4 Hours minutes
Total Time: 14 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Gluten-Free Option
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
2 lbs chicken thighs
02 -
8 oz cream cheese block
03 -
1 cup chicken broth
→ Seasonings & Spices
04 -
2 ranch seasoning packets
05 -
Salt and pepper to taste
→ Vegetables
06 -
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
→ Finishing Touches
07 -
Fresh parsley for garnish
08 -
Cooking spray for crockpot
# Instructions:
01 -
Spray crockpot with cooking spray and place chicken thighs in bottom. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
02 -
Sprinkle ranch packets over chicken and add chicken broth.
03 -
Cut cream cheese into chunks and distribute around the chicken.
04 -
Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours. Stir halfway through if possible.
05 -
Add frozen vegetables during the last hour of cooking.
06 -
Stir everything together, shred chicken if needed, and garnish with fresh parsley.
# Notes:
01 -
Don't lift the lid constantly during cooking—it adds time and releases moisture.
02 -
Store leftovers up to 4 days in fridge, add splash of broth when reheating as sauce thickens.
03 -
Chicken thighs work much better than breasts for this recipe—they stay tender and juicy.
04 -
Line your crockpot with slow cooker liners for the easiest cleanup ever.
# Equipment Needed:
01 -
Slow cooker/crockpot
02 -
cooking spray
# Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 385
Total Fat: 22g
Total Carbohydrate: 8g
Protein: 35g