A simple and creamy slow cooker recipe for tender, shredded ranch chicken, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Author:Sarah Peterson
Prep Time:5 min
Cook Time:4-8 hours
Total Time:8-9 hours
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Dinner
Method:Slow Cooker
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 (1 ounce) packet ranch seasoning mix
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
In a small bowl, whisk together the ranch seasoning mix, chicken broth, mayonnaise, and sour cream.
Pour the mixture over the chicken breasts.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat with the sauce.
Serve hot.
Notes
This shredded chicken is versatile and can be used for sandwiches, served over rice, or mixed with pasta.
For a thicker sauce, you can mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.