Crockpot Ranch Chicken

ranch chicken on a bed of rice with a side of broccoli on a plate.

Juicy, flavorful, and seriously simple to make, Crockpot Ranch Chicken is a tried and true dinner recipe you'll want to make again and again. Ready in just 3 steps and amazing for leftovers and meal prep!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 5

Servings servings

Calories 444kcal

Author Jennifer

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
2 packets dry ranch seasoning
1 cup unsalted butter

Instructions

Place chicken breasts on bottom of crockpot.
Sprinkle ranch seasoning over chicken. Slice butter and place evenly over chicken.
Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours. Serve over noodles or rice.

Notes

Slow cooker size. I made this chicken ranch recipe in my 6-quart crockpot. If you are using a smaller crockpot, just layer the chicken and ranch seasoning into the crockpot before topping it with butter.
Make clean-up a breeze. Use slow-cooker liners to save on hassle and prevent a baked-on mess.
Make the recipe with frozen chicken. If desired, you can make this recipe with individually frozen chicken breasts. If doing so, you may need to add an additional hour of cooking time. When cooking from frozen, double-check the internal cooking temperature of the chicken before serving. It should measure 165°F.
Chicken: Boneless skinless chicken thighs can substitute for chicken breasts, though the texture may be a bit different and the flavor richer. You can also make this recipe with half chicken breasts and half chicken thighs.
Salted Butter: Salted butter can work in place of unsalted butter, though, the chicken may have a saltier flavor profile.
Refrigeration: Leftovers keep covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Freezing: You can also freeze leftover butter ranch chicken in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Defrost the chicken in the refrigerator for up to 12-24 hours before reheating.
Reheating: Chicken can get tough if reheated in the microwave at too high of heat, so this dish is best reheated in the microwave at medium heat for 1-2 minute intervals, stirring between intervals, until the chicken is warmed through.

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