By Becky Hardin
Updated Jun 10, 2025
Only 4 ingredients are needed to make this ridiculously easy and delicious Crockpot Ranch Chicken. Meet your new favorite weeknight dinner!
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Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken
I absolutely love how this Crockpot Ranch Chicken makes dinner so easy and flavorful with almost zero effort. Just a few simple ingredients—ranch seasoning, chicken, and a creamy sauce—come together in the slow cooker to create tender, juicy chicken that’s perfect for busy nights. It’s one of my go-to recipes when I want a comforting meal without spending hours in the kitchen, and it’s great for serving over rice, pasta, or even in sandwiches.
I love preparing this ranch chicken as is, but sometimes I jazz it up a bit by adding some crumbled bacon or melting shredded cheddar cheese over top! A sprinkle of chopped fresh chives is also delicious!
Tips for Beginners
- Substitute 1½ tablespoons of ranch dressing in place of the dry ranch seasoning.
- I do not recommend cooking chicken from frozen in the crockpot, as it can spend too long in the “temperature danger zone, which can lead to food poisoning.
- If your chicken is tough, it is either undercooked or overcooked. To figure out which it is, you’ll need an instant-read thermometer. If the chicken is under 165°F, it is undercooked. If it is over 165°F, it is overcooked.
- Shred the chicken and add it to tacos or other recipes that call for shredded chicken, if desired.
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- ▢ 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts thighs will also work
- ▢ 1 ounce ranch seasoning (1 packet), or homemade
- ▢ ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ▢ 8 ounces cream cheese cubed (1 brick)
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Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with half of the ranch seasoning packet. 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 ounce ranch seasoning
- Add the chicken broth and the remaining seasoning to the slow cooker. Whisk together. ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Cover the lid and cook on high for 2-3 hours, or low for 3-6 hours.
- Add in the cream cheese cubes and stir until melted and incorporated. 8 ounces cream cheese
- Serve with white rice or mashed potatoes.
Equipment
- Crockpot
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Crockpot Ranch Chicken Step by Step
Season the chicken : Season the chicken breasts with half of the ranch seasoning packet.
Pour chicken broth and seasoning in slow cooker : Add 3/4 cup of chicken broth and the remaining seasoning to the slow cooker.
Add the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, cover the lid, and cook on high for 2-3 hours, or on low for 3-6 hours.
Stir in cream cheese: Add 8 ounces of cubed cream cheese and stir until melted and incorporated.
Serve and enjoy: Serve with white rice or mashed potatoes and enjoy.
How to Store
Store leftover crockpot ranch chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave in 30-second increments until warmed through.
Freeze crockpot ranch chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Allow chicken to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
Serve crockpot ranch chicken with the classics, like fluffy mashed potatoes or simple basmati rice . This easy chicken dish also goes well with fancier potatoes like loaded scalloped potatoes or our holiday favorite corn pudding .
More Ranch Chicken Recipes we love
Baked Ranch Chicken with Bacon (Chicken Bacon Ranch)
King Ranch Chicken Casserole
Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad
Chicken Ranch Wrap (Broccoli and Cheese!)
Crockpot Ranch Chicken Recipe
Equipment
- Crockpot
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts thighs will also work
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning (1 packet), or homemade
- ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese cubed (1 brick)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with half of the ranch seasoning packet. 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 ounce ranch seasoning
- Add the chicken broth and the remaining seasoning to the slow cooker. Whisk together. ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Cover the lid and cook on high for 2-3 hours, or low for 3-6 hours.
- Add in the cream cheese cubes and stir until melted and incorporated. 8 ounces cream cheese
- Serve with white rice or mashed potatoes.
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Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
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However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
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CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
