Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Chicken

Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Chicken is cheesy, delicious, and very easy to make. This 5-ingredient crockpot shredded chicken recipe is very versatile. Make shredded chicken tacos, chicken sliders, or serve with rice.

This delicious and creamy shredded ranch chicken is so good on slider buns. A tasty meal.

Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Chicken

Today’s recipe is an easy, cheesy ranch shredded chicken that you can make in the slow cooker. It is delicious and very easy.

What is the Best Cut of Chicken to Use?

This recipe calls for large boneless/skinless chicken breasts, but you can also use boneless/skinless chicken thighs.

How to Make Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Chicken

Add the chicken and broth to the crock. Then sprinkle the ranch powder on it. Add the cream cheese in chunks on the chicken.

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top. Put the lid on and cook.

The chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Shred the chicken using two forks, or use a hand mixer.

A quick and easy way to shred chicken is with a hand mixer. Just place in the crock and mix for 1 or 2 minutes. The chicken shreds quickly and nicely.

This shredded chicken recipe makes enough for about 6 people, depending on how hungry they are.

You can add another piece of chicken to make more, if you need to. The recipe can easily be doubled.

This creamy shredded chicken is so tasty, and is very versatile.

The leftovers are also delicious. Easily reheat them in the microwave.

Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Chicken Tacos is a favorite meal to make with this delicious cheesy shredded chicken.

How to Serve Crockpot Creamy Ranch Chicken

This crockpot shredded chicken is so versatile!
• You can serve it as the main course with sides.
• Make it into tacos on soft or crisp tortillas.
• Serve on buns or bread as sandwiches.
• Serve it as a dip.

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If you make this delicious crockpot creamy ranch chicken please let me know. Just leave a comment with a star rating below. I’d love to know how you liked it.

Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Chicken

Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Chicken is a super easy 5-ingredient meal. Shredded chicken made in the crockpot with cheesy ranch flavor.

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Print Rate

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crockpot chicken, slow cooker chicken

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 348kcal

Author: Sandy

Equipment

• 4-quart to 6-quart Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• 2 large (8 oz) Chicken Breasts, halved, boneless and skinless
• 1 8-ounce box Cream Cheese
• 2 Tablespoons Dry Ranch Dressing Mix (1-ounce packet)
• ½ cup Chicken Broth
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded

Instructions

• Place the chicken in the bottom of the crockpot.
• Pour the broth in the crock and then sprinkle the chicken with the ranch dressing.
• Cut the cream cheese into four pieces and place them on top of the chicken.
• Sprinkle with the shredded cheese and place the lid on the crockpot.
• Cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 6, or until the temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. I use a digital meat thermometer.
• Shred the chicken. You can use 2 forks, or a hand mixer works wonderfully, just place it in the crock and mix for a minute or two.
• Serve hot over buns, rice, potatoes, or pasta.

Notes

Storage:

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 348kcal