1. Place the frozen chicken breasts in the bottom of a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, spreading them out in an even layer as best you can.
2. In a small bowl, stir together the dry ranch seasoning mix and the cream of chicken soup until well combined.
3. Pour the ranch-soup mixture evenly over the frozen chicken breasts, making sure they’re mostly coated.
4. Scatter the cream cheese cubes over the top of the soup mixture. They don’t need to be perfect; they’ll melt as everything cooks.
5. Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds with a fork. (Cooking time can vary slightly depending on your slow cooker and thickness of the chicken.)
6. Once the chicken is done, use two forks to shred it directly in the slow cooker, or remove it to a cutting board to shred and then return it to the pot.
7. Stir everything together well so the shredded chicken, cream cheese, and sauce form a smooth, creamy mixture. If the sauce seems too thick, you can thin it with a splash of milk or chicken broth until it reaches your desired consistency.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the creamy ranch chicken hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles, making sure to spoon plenty of sauce over each portion.
Variations & Tips
For picky eaters, you can keep the sauce extra smooth by skipping any add-ins and serving the chicken over plain buttered noodles or rice—sometimes just changing the shape of the pasta (like using fun spirals) makes it more appealing to kids. If your family enjoys a little extra flavor, stir in 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese at the end until melted, or sprinkle cheese over each serving. To sneak in some veggies, add a bag of frozen mixed vegetables or frozen peas and carrots during the last hour of cooking so they stay tender but not mushy. For a slightly lighter version, you can use reduced-fat cream cheese and a healthy-request style cream of chicken soup; the sauce will be a bit thinner but still comforting. If you prefer dark meat, boneless, skinless chicken thighs work beautifully and stay very tender. You can also turn this into a sandwich filling by piling the creamy ranch chicken onto toasted buns and topping with lettuce and tomato for an easy weekend lunch. For families who like a little kick, sprinkle in a pinch of red pepper flakes or add a few dashes of hot sauce to your own portion at the table so everyone can control their own heat level.
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