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Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Chicken
Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Chicken
4
servingsThis dish is perfect for a busy weeknight or when you need something warm and comforting on a chilly evening. It features tender chicken smothered in a rich ranch-seasoned sauce with cream cheese and cheddar. It’s a set-it-and-forget-it kind of meal that delivers big on flavor with minimal effort.
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Ingredients
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
1 block cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
½ cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika (optional, for color)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Directions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika over the chicken.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth until well combined. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese. Let it cook for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice. Garnish with chopped parsley.
- This dish is perfect for a busy weeknight or when you need something warm and comforting on a chilly evening.
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