This crock pot ranch chicken recipe is so easy to make, yet so delicious. The chicken breasts are slow cooked until super tender and juicy. They're coated in ranch seasoning and a rich, creamy sauce layered with cheddar cheese and crispy bacon. It'll quickly become a family favorite!
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My Take On Crock Pot Ranch Chicken
Chicken bacon ranch is one of the best combinations, and this recipe is my favorite way to eat the trio.
This crock pot ranch chicken is made up of a combination of perfectly cooked shredded chicken in a ranch seasoning and cream cheese mix. It's taken up a notch with cheddar cheese and bacon to make a creamy, decadent dish that's sure to be a hit.
The flavor is just so good, and I love that there's barely any cooking involved, making it the perfect busy weeknight dinner.
I'll either eat it alone, over rice, in a tortilla wrap, or between bread. I've even whipped up this twice baked potato casserole or classic house salad to serve with the creamy ranch chicken while it's finishing cooking.
Why This Recipe Works
It takes 5 minutes to prepare. Just toss everything in your crock pot and let it take care of the rest. This recipe is effortless!
A winning combination. Chicken, bacon, ranch, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese. You just can't beat the ingredients used to make this slow cooker crack chicken.
Family favorite. This recipe has everything you'd want in a family meal. It's delicious, versatile, and so easy to make. Plus, both adults and kids love it, so you're guaranteed to have a hit at the dinner table!
Ingredients
Another reason to love this crockpot ranch chicken recipe is it's made with really basic ingredients, and those ingredients are:
- ½lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp. dry ranch seasoning
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup cheddar cheese
- Chopped green onions for garnish
By the way, you can use many of the ingredients from this recipe to make this crack chicken casserole. So if you want a heartier meal, you'll want to give that a try.
How To Make Crock Pot Ranch Chicken
1. Prep: Add the boneless skinless chicken breasts to the bottom of the crock pot. Sprinkle the dry ranch seasoning mix over the chicken breasts and top the chicken with cream cheese.
2. Cook the chicken: Put the lid on the crock pot and cook on high for 3 hours or until the chicken is tender.
3. Shred the chicken: As soon as it cooks, shred the chicken with two forks and mix it with the cream cheese. Top the shredded chicken with bacon and cheddar cheese. Cover the crock pot with the lid until the cheese is melted.
4. Serve: Once the cheese melts, serve the ranch chicken over rice garnished with fresh green onions or in a wrap. Enjoy!
My Tips To Make The Best Recipe
- Use frozen chicken breasts if you don't have fresh chicken. Just remember to thaw the chicken overnight in the fridge or add more cooking time to the slow cooker.
- Use boneless skinless chicken thighs for a different flavor.
- Swap cream cheese for cream of chicken soup or ranch dressing for creamier chicken.
- Add a splash of chicken broth to the crock pot if the cream cheese is drying out.
- You'll know the chicken is done cooking when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and shreds easily.
How I Recommend Storing Crockpot Ranch Chicken
In the fridge: Transfer the leftover chicken to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for about 4 days.
In the freezer: To store it even longer, allow your ranch crockpot chicken to cool completely, then freeze it in an airtight container or freezer-safe container for about 3 months.
Reheating: I like to put the leftovers in a casserole dish and pop it in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes. You'll want to let the frozen ranch chicken thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating, or add more reheating time.
FAQS About This Crock Pot Ranch Chicken Recipe
What kind of ranch seasoning do you use?
I used Hidden Valley Ranch dry ranch seasoning mix, but any dry ranch mix will work great.
Can you put raw chicken in the crock pot?
Yes, you can put raw chicken in the crock pot. It's a really convenient way to cook chicken, and you can make a variety of dishes, like this crock pot Buffalo chicken dip and crock pot salsa chicken.
Do you need to put liquid in the slow cooker when cooking chicken?
Yes, you need to cook chicken in the slow cooker with some kind of liquid or something with moisture, such as sour cream or cream cheese, so the chicken doesn't dry out.
Is it better to cook chicken on low or high in the crock pot?
One cooking temperature isn't better than the other. It just depends on how quickly you want the chicken to cook. If you're preparing it before work and want dinner to be done when you get home, cook it on low. If you want the chicken to be done in a few hours, cook it on high.
More Crock Pot Recipes To Try
- Frozen chicken in crock pot
- Crock pot chicken parmesan
- Crock pot BBQ pork chops
- Crock pot taco casserole
- Crock pot chicken casserole
- Crock pot cube steak
Crock Pot Ranch Chicken
This crock pot ranch chicken recipe is so easy to make, yet so delicious. It has tender chicken breasts slow cooked in ranch seasoning and a rich, creamy sauce layered with cheddar cheese and crispy bacon. It will quickly become a family favorite!
Ingredients
- ½lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp. dry ranch seasoning
- 1 cup (8oz.) cream cheese
- 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup cheddar cheese
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Add the chicken to the bottom of the crock pot.
- Sprinkle with dry ranch seasoning.
- Top with cream cheese.
- Cover and cook on high for 3 hours.
- Shred the chicken with two forks. Top with bacon and shredded cheese. Cover until the cheese is melted. Serve over rice and garnish with green onions.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
1 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 368Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 25g
April
How much does this make? Is this just for 2 people since it's only 1/2lb of chicken?
Thank you
Brendan Cunningham
Hi April, yes it'll make about two large servings or four small servings but you can easily double the recipe if you want!