Quick + Easy Crockpot Ranch Chicken Recipe
Quick + Easy Crockpot Ranch Chicken Recipe
You’ll love this delicious dinner recipe, easy and delicious. Made entirely in a crock pot, Creamy Ranch Chicken can be served on its own or with rice.
Ranch is a great seasoning for chicken dinners! We love this slow cooker version of ranch chicken, but we also absolutely love this crispy ranch chicken, and this baked version.
Recipes that make life easier
Today’s recipe is super easy but delicious Ranch Chicken cooked the easy way – in the slow cooker!
One of my favorite things about this recipe is that the ingredients are something I always have handy in the kitchen. My second favorite thing (or maybe related to the first) is how easy this recipe is to put together.
Dinner can be a challenge at times, so when I find a recipe that makes my life easier, I stick to it. This slow cooker farm chicken recipe is so easy and loved by the entire crew, we will definitely be making it again.
To change it up, we could add different vegetables, but carrots are a family favorite and they make a great addition to this recipe.
How to Make Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken
Put in a crock pot. Combine soup and ranch seasoning in a 5-7 quart slow cooker. Gradually add water, stirring to prevent lumps. Stir in baby carrots. Add chicken.
Slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-5 hours. Add the cream cheese cubes and Parmesan cheese 30 minutes before the minimum cooking time. Cover and continue to cook for 30 minutes.
Stir and serve. Stir to combine. Serve. We like to serve or serve more than:
Instant Pot Instructions
The Instant Pot is a great way to make this chicken, especially if you’re short on time. Another plus, unlike a crock pot, you can use it to cook frozen chicken. Put all ingredients in the Instant Pot. Set high pressure for 10-12 minutes (check your Instant Pot manual to verify time). Once the time is up, let the stress naturally release and serve.
Tips and Troubleshooting
What if the sauce is too thick or too runny? This is a very simple fix. If the sauce is too thick, just add a little water. If it’s too thin, you have more options. Try adding more cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, or cornstarch slurry. This is made by mixing 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon cold water in a bowl. Once it’s smooth, stir it into the sauce. Repeat as necessary.
Add to. This ranch chicken is versatile and you can eat it with a variety of additives. Here are some suggestions:
- Add green beans, broccoli, asparagus, bell pepper, diced potatoes
- Use Jalapeno Cream Cheese
- Add bacon chunks on top
Can I make Crockpot Farm Chicken ahead of time? Not only does using a crock pot make this meal easy, but making it ahead can also be super easy. Once the dish is cooked, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
Thaw, and if applicable, reheat in crock pot, stovetop or even oven. Since the chicken is already cooked, you just need to cook it long enough to heat it up. (These instructions also apply to leftovers.)
I think we can all agree that slow cooker recipes are the best and require so little work! We love using the crock pot and we can make a new, delicious recipe that is delicious and kid-friendly!
More Crock Pot Chicken Recipes:
main course
American food
Prep time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total time 3 hours 35 minutes
Serving Size 4
Calories 482 kcal
by Lil’ Luna
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 10.75 oz Cream of Chicken Soup (1 can)
- 1 package ranch seasoning or ½ cup homemade ranch seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup carrots
- 4 ounces cream cheese diced
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
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Combine soup and ranch seasoning in a 5-7 quart slow cooker.
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Gradually add water, stirring to prevent lumps. Stir in baby carrots.
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Add chicken; cover and cook for 6-8 hours on low or 3-5 hours on high.
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Add diced cream cheese and parmesan cheese ½ hour before minimum cooking time.
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Cover and continue to cook for 30 minutes. Stir to combine. Serve.
Adapted from Midnight Baker.