This recipe for Crockpot Butter Ranch Chicken is so good and you only need 3 ingredients! If you see a pattern with my recipes that I post, you can see that I love crockpot recipes that you only need a few ingredients and this one is perfect. I love using my slow cooker for easy meals through the week because I have 3 boys who are very active in sports and academic events.
Having a quick dinner keeps us from eating out and provides the family sit down dinner that I make everyone do. Not because I am mean but I want to have the time together to talk and connect with each other. This recipe is also low carb and Keto Diet friendly! So if you are watching your carbs this is a great option for you!
For this crockpot recipe you only need chicken (breasts or any type), one packet of ranch seasoning or you can use this recipe for Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix and some good ole’ real butter. Place it all in the slow cooker and let is cook all day. Serve the chicken straight from the crockpot along with your favorite side dishes. On this particular night I made Fried Taters and Yeast Dinner Rolls per the children’s request.
If you are following the Keto Diet this is a great low carb recipe that the entire family will love. I like to serve it with Cauliflower Rice as a side. If you choose sides that are Keto Friendly this is a great Easy Keto Diet Recipe.
Check out this slow cooker conversion chart as it helps to figure out if you are adjusting the time. It has become a common recipe in my menu plan because it is so easy to prepare, I normally have the ingredients on hand my entire family loves it and requests it! I call it a mom win! Be sure to try Crockpot Butter Ranch Chicken you will not be disappointed!
Crockpot Butter Ranch Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 - 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet of ranch mix
- 1 stick of butter cut into slices
Instructions
- Place chicken in bottom of the slow cooker (I used a 4 qt).
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning on top.
- Place butter slices on next and cover with lid.
- Cook on low 8 hours.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Amy
May 14, 2018 at 11:12 amI’m trying this tonight. Used 4 chicken breasts, one packet of Aldi brand ranch mix, around a third of the butter and substituted some olive oil in (probably not the same amount total but it’s what we had). Hoping it turns out! 🙂
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
May 14, 2018 at 1:27 pmSounds like it will be delicious!
Linda Swafford
October 23, 2018 at 12:36 amCan I use 1 can cream of chicken soup instead of butter?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
October 26, 2018 at 1:48 pmSure!
Michelle
January 30, 2019 at 9:48 amHi I’ve. Started the crockpot chicken can’t wait to try it are you suppose to add water
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
January 30, 2019 at 12:18 pmYou can add a little if you want.
Terri
June 9, 2018 at 9:06 pmI’m making for dinner tonight. It smells good in the house.
I’m adding mashed potatoes and a garden salad.
Chantelle
July 10, 2018 at 7:05 pmCan I cook on high for less time or will it dry it out too fast?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
July 15, 2018 at 4:53 pmYou can cook on high. No problem!
Shelby
September 30, 2018 at 5:16 pmHow long on high would you cook this?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
October 8, 2018 at 8:58 am3-4 hours.
Shelby
October 15, 2018 at 3:08 pmIf the chicken was still frozen and you put it on high how long should it cook for
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
October 26, 2018 at 1:58 pmSame length. No need for more time.
Catherine
July 15, 2018 at 11:14 amGood morning! Is this 4-6 breast halves… Like 2-3 pounds? I’m thinking of subbing boneless skinless thighs, and trying to make sure we have the right amount of meat. Thanks!!! Looks yummy!
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
July 15, 2018 at 4:49 pmYes, but you can use whatever amount that would feed your family size. Skinless Boneless Chicken Thighs work great for this recipe!
Angelina Gallegos
July 17, 2018 at 8:05 pmI followed the recipe but the chicken turned out to dry..
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
July 17, 2018 at 8:26 pmDid you cook it on low temperature?
Melissa B.
November 5, 2018 at 7:42 amFor me, I never cook chicken breasts longer than 5 hours on low. Any recipe is dry if you go longer. I am excited to try this recipe but I will limit to 5 hours on low.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
November 5, 2018 at 10:12 amYou will love it!
Melissa
July 23, 2018 at 10:44 amHi! I forgot to take my chicken from the freezer last night. Can I do this when frozen chicken breasts?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
July 23, 2018 at 12:30 pmI have with no problem 🙂
Victoria
September 19, 2018 at 10:00 amDid everything come out alright with the frozen chicken? I forgot to take my chicken out last night so I was wondering if I have to cook it longer or just the 8 hours?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
September 20, 2018 at 4:09 pmNo need to cook longer!
Jennifer
August 2, 2018 at 4:00 pmI can’t tell you how many people I have given this recipe because it is so extremely easy and delicious! My husband and kids are very picky and they all love this meal. I usually serve it with roasted red potatoes and a vegetable.
Corie
August 30, 2018 at 5:18 pmHas anyone tried making this in an instant pot? I’d want to know if I need to add any liquid?
Nicole
October 28, 2018 at 8:59 pmI have and cooked semi frozen breasts for 30 minutes. It turned out wonderful. No liquid just melted a little butter on the bottom before throwing the breasts in.
Michelle
September 26, 2018 at 12:05 pmCan you cook this recipe in 5 hours on high
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
September 27, 2018 at 8:37 amI would do 3-4 on high.
Barb Onken
September 29, 2018 at 6:45 pmThe picture looks like it got brown on top (I’m guessing from the butter?) My family doesn’t like “mushy” chicken from crockpot, but the looks a little “Crisp” ??
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
September 30, 2018 at 1:08 pmIt is not mushy but you can always broil it for 5 minutes in the oven once you are done too.
Chantel Slinger
October 19, 2018 at 11:02 amYour recipe sounds wonderful and I can’t wait to try it! I do have one question, however, that I need for clarification. You refer to a “slow cooker” and also a “crockpot”. Are these not two different kitchen appliances? And if so, is there any variation on time and/or ingredient amount adjustments that need to be made. I, personally, own a crockpot and want to make sure I get this right! Thank you so much!
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
October 26, 2018 at 1:50 pmThey are the same. A crockpot is a brand name of slow cookers 🙂 Great question!
McKenna
October 21, 2018 at 5:41 pmHas anyone cooked this in pressure cooker. If so how long did you cook it for?
Janie
October 26, 2018 at 2:02 pmI used chicken thighs and coated them in some ranch seasoning mix and seared them in a cast iron before. Turned out amazing!!
Michelle
October 31, 2018 at 1:26 pmIf I wanted to make this with only two frozen chicken breasts, do I need to cut down on the ranch seasoning or butter? Or change the cook time at all?
I plan on making it this weekend for only my daughter and I while my significant other is deer hunting since he doesn’t like ranch. (Blasphemous, I know!)
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
November 2, 2018 at 8:46 amI would use 1/2 the packet 🙂 Enjoy!
Michelle
November 3, 2018 at 7:40 pmI used two very large frozen chicken breasts, about 3/4 of the ranch packet, and the entire stick of butter on high for four hours and it turned out great! So delicious! Thank you!
Erica
October 31, 2018 at 4:44 pmI’m trying this tonight!
Kellie
December 5, 2018 at 5:21 pmLoved this recipe! I’ve shared with many ppl but I’m cooking it in the Instant pot tonight! Have you tired this and found the right amount of time to cook?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
December 6, 2018 at 8:25 amWe haven’t tried it in the Instant Pot. If you figure it out please let us know so we can share.
Nancy
January 18, 2019 at 3:15 pmI’m trying it now…will pass along the results. I’m doing 2# chicken
Joanne Morgan
January 2, 2019 at 12:43 pmCould I add some vegetables, like broccoli?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
January 2, 2019 at 1:58 pmI wouldn’t add broccoli until the end or it will become mush. Brussels Sprouts and Corn on the Cob might hold up better.
Jasmine
February 10, 2019 at 10:37 amI’m trying this tonight for my family. I was thinking of adding onions and maybe cheese? What do you think?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
February 12, 2019 at 3:43 pmThink it would be delicious!
Allison
February 18, 2019 at 6:32 pmWhat a super easy, yummy dinner! I made around 2# of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, from frozen, cooked in my instant pot for 24 minutes. I let the butter melt on suaute first, then added the ranch and chicken. We paired with mashed potatoes and green bans, it will definitely be in our dinner rotation!
elizabeth coan
April 20, 2019 at 2:39 pmAm cooking boneless skinless chicken thighs tonight. About 3ilb. Used a bit of onion flakes and garlic pepper, 1 ranch packet, BBQ sauce (about .1/2 cup or so), chicken broth (have no idea how much) and some leftover ranch cucumber dressing. I think it will be delish.
Heather
April 23, 2019 at 10:05 pmI put this on this morning before I left for work on low. Absolutely wonderful!! Juicy & very delicious!!
Susan K Gregory
June 4, 2019 at 6:49 pmTried this the other night and my husband loved it. I added a can of cream of chicken soup as I read someone else did and served it over rice. Granddaughters loved it as well..
Morgan
June 18, 2019 at 11:22 amI have the the ranch dip packet not the ranch mix packet! Will they work the same.?
Melissa Jennings
June 18, 2019 at 11:58 amYes!