Easy Crockpot Chicken (Tender & Flavorful)
This simple crockpot chicken recipe makes juicy, tender chicken with very little effort. Great for dinner, meal prep, or shredding for tacos, sandwiches, or rice bowls.
Ingredients
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese
- Optional: 1 cup baby carrots or diced potatoes
Instructions
1. Add to Crockpot
Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
2. Add Ingredients
Pour over:
- cream of chicken soup
- chicken broth
Sprinkle ranch seasoning on top and place cream cheese in the crockpot.
3. Cook
Cook on:
- LOW: 6–7 hours
- HIGH: 3–4 hours
4. Shred & Stir
- Shred the chicken with two forks.
- Stir everything together until the sauce is creamy.
Serving Ideas
Serve this creamy crockpot chicken with:
- Rice
- Mashed potatoes
- Pasta
- Sandwich buns
- Tortillas for wraps
Optional Flavor Add-Ins
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Bacon bits
- Mushrooms
- Spinach
- Broccoli
✅ Tip:
If the sauce is too thick, add ¼ cup milk or broth and stir.
⭐ Ultra-Easy 3-Ingredient Version
- Chicken breasts
- 1 jar salsa
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Cook 6 hours on LOW, shred, and use for tacos, burritos, or nachos.
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