Name: Creamy Slow Cooker Ranch & Mushroom Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: PT-497497H14M29S
Total time: PT-497497H14M29S
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts — Become incredibly tender after several hours of slow cooking and shred easily into the creamy sauce.; 2 cans (10.5 oz each) condensed cream of mushroom soup — Creates the rich, creamy mushroom base of the sauce.; 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix — Provides the signature savory ranch flavor.; 4 tbsp unsalted butter — Adds richness and helps create an especially comforting sauce.; ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth — Adds moisture and helps loosen the creamy mushroom sauce.; ½ tsp garlic powder — Adds another layer of savory flavor.; ¼ tsp black pepper — Provides mild peppery warmth.; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, optional — Adds freshness and color just before serving.

Ingredients

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2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts — Become incredibly tender after several hours of slow cooking and shred easily into the creamy sauce.
2 cans (10.5 oz each) condensed cream of mushroom soup — Creates the rich, creamy mushroom base of the sauce.
1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix — Provides the signature savory ranch flavor.
4 tbsp unsalted butter — Adds richness and helps create an especially comforting sauce.
½ cup low-sodium chicken broth — Adds moisture and helps loosen the creamy mushroom sauce.
½ tsp garlic powder — Adds another layer of savory flavor.
¼ tsp black pepper — Provides mild peppery warmth.
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, optional — Adds freshness and color just before serving.

Instructions

Step 1: Add the Chicken

Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.

Arrange them in a relatively even layer so they cook consistently.

Step 2: Add the Ranch Seasoning

Sprinkle the ranch seasoning evenly over the chicken.

Add the garlic powder and black pepper.

There’s usually no need for much additional salt because the ranch seasoning and condensed soup already contain salt.

Step 3: Add the Cream of Mushroom Soup

Spoon the condensed cream of mushroom soup over the seasoned chicken.

Spread it gently across the top.

Step 4: Add the Butter and Broth

Cut the butter into several pieces and arrange them over the cream of mushroom soup.

Pour the chicken broth around the chicken.

Step 5: Slow Cook Until Tender

Cover the slow cooker.

Cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender enough to shred easily.

Chicken should reach a safe internal temperature of 165°F.

Step 6: Shred the Chicken

Once tender, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker.

The meat should pull apart easily.

Step 7: Mix with the Creamy Sauce

Stir the shredded chicken thoroughly into the mushroom-ranch sauce.

Allow it to sit in the warm slow cooker for another 5–10 minutes so the shredded meat can soak up some of the sauce.

Step 8: Garnish and Serve

Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Serve warm with your favorite sides.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5–6 hours on LOW or 3–4 hours on HIGH

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6
Calories: 390 per serving