Description
Hearty Pioneer Woman Crockpot Ranch Chicken delivers savory comfort straight from slow-cooking magic. Tender chicken smothered in creamy ranch seasoning promises a simple, delicious meal perfect for family dinners you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning Mix:
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Liquid:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
Instructions
- Position the chicken breasts uniformly across the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring they are spread out for even cooking.
- Generously distribute the ranch dressing mix over the chicken, creating an even layer. Enhance the flavor profile by sprinkling garlic powder and onion powder across the surface. Add a delicate balance of salt and pepper to suit your personal taste preferences.
- Gently cascade the chicken broth around the seasoned chicken, creating a moisture-rich environment that will infuse the meat with deep, robust flavors and prevent drying during the cooking process.
- Secure the slow cooker lid tightly. Program the device to cook on low temperature for 6-7 hours (360-420 minutes) or on high temperature for 3-4 hours (180-240 minutes). The extended, gentle cooking method will transform the chicken into a tender, flavor-packed protein.
- Verify the chicken’s doneness by testing its tenderness – it should effortlessly pull apart when prodded with a fork. Utilize two forks to methodically shred the chicken directly within the cooking liquid, allowing the meat to absorb the surrounding aromatic juices.
- Transfer the succulent ranch-infused shredded chicken to your preferred serving vessel. This versatile protein can be incorporated into tacos, sandwiches, salads, or served atop rice, pasta, or a bed of fresh vegetables for a nutritious and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Freezer-friendly portions save time for future quick and delicious meals.
- Minimal prep lets you toss ingredients into the crockpot and forget about cooking until mealtime.
- Ranch seasoning mix magically transforms ordinary chicken into a flavor-packed protein sensation.
- Slow cooking method guarantees tender, juicy chicken that falls apart with each forkful.
- Versatile shredded chicken becomes an instant star in tacos, sandwiches, salads, or standalone dinners.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg