Crockpot Ranch Chicken is going to be quickly added to our monthly menu plan because it is so delicious and you only need 3 ingredients to make this easy chicken dinner recipe. Yes, I said that correctly only 3 ingredients needed! Simply place your chicken tenders or breasts in the crock pot and add cream of chicken soup and ranch packet mixed with some water! It's that simple! Best of all no one will realize how easy it is to make because it tastes so good.
My husband and boys cannot wait until I make this again because it was that tasty! Best of all you can use any amount of chicken that you need to feed your family size - you can easily double or triple this recipe! It is also great with pork chops too!! If you are going to double or triple this recipe just be sure that your slow cooker has enough room in it to cook properly. I used a 4 qt sized slow cooker for this recipe.
You can also make this DIY Ranch Seasoning (Dairy Free) and DIY Cream of Chicken Soup if you want! When using the DIY Ranch Seasoning you use only 2 TBSP of the mix. By making your own you are able to control what ingredients you use while cooking. If you are going to purchase your Ranch Seasoning I suggest picking it up at a Warehouse Store like Sam's Club or COSTCO. It is great way to save money versus picking up the individual packets.
I love to serve Crockpot Ranch Chicken with Old Fashioned Mashed Potatoes and Paula Deen's Corn Casserole. You can also serve with green beans and a bed of egg noodles. Whatever you family enjoys as an easy side will make this a meal that the whole family will love.
Crockpot Ranch Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken tenders or breasts
- 1 packet Ranch Seasoning Dry Mix
- 1 can Cream of Chicken or Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 1 can water or milk
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in crockpot and mix well.
- Cook on low 4-6 hours.
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Kathy H.
Love these simple, easy, and few ingredient recipes...Plus crockpot...can't go wrong. Awesome can't wait to try it out.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Thanks!
Marisa Beck
Could I throw in some potatoes and/or carrots to cook with it? (have you ever? If so, I'm thinking adding an extra Cup, of chicken broth?)
Shelley King
Yes, you could add to it. I would add extra liquid
viola mitchell
All recipes looks good
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Thank you!
Ellen clancey
My chicken was frozen I did washed before I put in crockpot ok to do this?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
It is best to be thawed before cooking.
Danica
Did it take longer to cook with it being frozen?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
I would suggest it to be thawed.
Ruth
I'm curious. What do you serve it with?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Rice, Mashed Potatoes, Corn Pudding - the sky is the limit 🙂
Lisa
I'm using 6 chicken breasts do I need to double everything or should the listed above be good ? Thanks:)
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
I would double everything.
Ku’ulei Kihe
If I wanted to add pasta to my meal, when would be a good time to put it in??
Melissa Jennings
The last 30 minutes.
gina
Hi,
This recipe sounds delicious! But is there a way to cook this in the high setting? If so how long do I cook for? Thanks!
Gina
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Sure! Cut your cooking time in 1/2. Enjoy!
Tanya
I only had frozen pre-grilled chicken strips in the freezer, so I combined the soup, dry seasoning an water then poured it over the chicken in a skillet and heated on medium for about 6-8 minutes. Made some sides and dinner was served! It was yummy! Thanks for the recipe the gravy is delicious!
Kaylin
Do you have to use a ranch packet or can you use ranch dressing from the bottle?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
It is not ranch from a bottle – it is ranch seasoning (1 Ranch Seasoning Dry Mix Packet). Hope this helps. I have gone through today and responded to all the comments to help
Eric
I'm confused. Do you or don't you use a ranch packet? The pictures and instructions say and show a ranch packet yet don't say anything about turning it to dressing, but you said "If you use a packet you have to turn it into the dressing."
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
It is not ranch from a bottle - it is ranch seasoning (1 Ranch Seasoning Dry Mix Packet). Hope this helps. I have gone through today and responded to all the comments to help 🙂
haley
this reply is what has everybody so confused 🙂
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Thanks! 🙂 Updated! I must have been asleep when I responded 🙂
carletta
Is it ok to begin with frozen chicken tenders or is it best to thaw first
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
You can do frozen.
Jennie
Which is better... the cream of chicken or the cream of mushroom, I'm an indecisive fretting type of cook.lol.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Do you like mushrooms? If not go with Cream of Chicken 🙂
dana
Can you use both cream of children and cream of mushroom?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
No, all you need is 1 or the other.
cat
Cream of children might be odd. 😉
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
LOL - Gotta love auto correct.
Anne
Did you shred the chicken? Wondering how you served it. Thanks in advance
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
We didn't shred it but you could and serve it with rice or mashed potatoes. We served ours with corn pudding.
M
As I made your dry ranch dressing mix, do I add the 1 cup mayo and 1 cup buttermilk (to the dry mix) to the already 1 can of cream of chicken soup + the one can of water/milk? I'm sure I'm making this more complicated then necessary!
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
No - you just use it dry for this recipe!
Jess
How long can i cook this in the oven if i don't want to use a slow cooker? Im guessing about an hour and a half or so?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
I would say an hour.
Candace Smith
How do I make my gravy a little more thick? I used one can of water and I've also done it with milk before but it always comes out too thin:/
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Flour or Cornstarch will thicken.
chris
try a shot of sour cream 🙂
Madison
I tried this today, and it was pretty good. Even my husband loved it. It was super simple and very good. I added a little bit of onion to it and it was very good. It was nice to just throw it in the crockpot and let it cook. We served it with a broccoli cheddar rice to give it some different flavor. I would definitely do this recipe again.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yum!
cheyenne
I used both cream of mushroom and cream of chickn do u think It will come out bad?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Sounds great to me! However that will be a lot of soup so you may want to double your meet and ranch in the future.
Charity L.
If I use ranch from a bottle, how much ranch dressing is that in comparison to the packet?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
It is not ranch from a bottle - it is ranch seasoning (1 Ranch Seasoning Dry Mix Packet). Hope this helps.
Jillian
How much water do I add?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
1 can as stated in the recipe 🙂
Lynn
Do I add the water with the cream of chicken soup or just if I choose to use cream of mushroom?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
With whichever soup you choose to use.
Diane
Can I replace real chicken for Quorn vegetarian chicken? How long do I cook it then?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
I am not sure. Is Quorn already fully cooked?
DEBBIE
If I wanted to use frozen chicken breast but needed it done within 3 hours could I cook on high in crockpot?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
https://www.stockpilingmoms.com/2015/02/slow-cooker-conversions/
Kay
I read all the comments here, but still didn't quite get if you can use a bottle of ranch dressing instead of the packet? I want to cook it in the crockpot. Please let me know as I would love to make this today. Thanks 🙂
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
It is not ranch from a bottle - it is ranch seasoning (1 Ranch Seasoning Dry Mix Packet). Hope this helps.
Sherry
No you can not use ranch from the bottle. You do t mix the ranch dressing mix from the packet into ranch dressing before you use it. You just dump the dry ranch dressing mix into the crockpot.
Mary linklater
No, it is not recommended using ranch from a bottle. You use 1 envelope of dry ranch dressing packet, and mix the dry packet with the can of soup!
Hannah
Do you lay the chicken down first and then pour the soup mixture over it?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes.
Gina
Just mixed up the crock pot ranch chicken in my crock pot to throw on tomorrow morning before I leave for work. I did add carrots and I'm hoping that will be yummy. I've never tried this recipe before so we are looking forward to it.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Oh yum! Love the addition of carrots!
Laura
If I use the Progresso Mushroom soup that you are not supposed to add water to am I supposed to add water anyway?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
I did not add water when I used it because that is not a condensed soup.
Hilary
It says 4-6 hours. That is a wide range. What have y'all done?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
I would go with 4 and check it and if it is not done give it more time.
Jodi
Is that 4 hours on low? If you put it on high would it be only 2 hours?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
I would say 2-3 hours on high.
Jessie
I'm confused. In the comments, one of the first few asks if you use dressing from the bottle and it states that you have to use the packet but prepare the dressing first. Then later you say no, don't use the bottle, you must use the packet. My question is, do you prepare the packet dressing and then put in or do you just add the packet of dressing?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
It is not ranch from a bottle - it is ranch seasoning (1 Ranch Seasoning Dry Mix Packet). Hope this helps. I addressed all the comments this morning too to clear up confusion. Thanks!
Mandy
Bless your heart for replying to the SAME questions about the Ranch. Multiple times. Don’t people read the comments first before asking a question? I’m trying this tomorrow!
Danelle
No you don't make the packet into dressing first. You just mix the dry packet in with the cream of chicken or cream of mushroom and water. Then pour that mixture over the chicken. You can not use the bottled ranch. It's not the same thing.
Angel
I'm cooking this now but it's watery how can I make it thicker. Thank you
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Add cornstarch to thicken.
Gena
I think the confusion is coming in that people think you are supposed to mix the dry ingredients to make a dressing. You just open the dry packet and mix it with the soup and water...pour over the chicken.
Tara Dunford
Ok -- I made your version of the homemade Ranch Seasoning. Now, do I use the entire contents in this recipe or just some of it?? Thanks for the clarification!
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
2 TBSP
Amanda
If you use the ck breast instead of tenderloins. Do you suggest cutting it up to make tenderloins or is it okay to leave it as a breast? Thank you 🙂
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
It is fine to leave as Chicken Breasts 🙂
Christie
Making this right now... well, kind of. We're out of Ranch seasoning, so I'm using an Italian seasoning mix with the cream of mushroom... and since I'm using frozen chicken that tends to put off a lot of liquids, I opted out of adding the extra can of liquids. Hopefully it all turns out ok... Lol.
Adan
You said you can do this with frozen chicken breasts/tenders, how long should it cook?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
We generally cook for the same amount of time.
Belinda
We have a large family? Ever doubled?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes, you can double!
Julie
I'm curious how it turns out when finished, is it super runny or kind of thicker gravy? Just wondering how much liquid is left when it's all done cooking.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
It is thin but enough for you to add some cornstarch to it to make a nice gravy 🙂
Lisa
I read comments to find out if people like the dish and sometimes they add what they changed and liked a bit better to their taste. What a ton of confusion here! It really is simple ingredients and simple directions. I am going to prepare it anyway. I think the problem is all the extra information that really doesn't relate to the recipe. Dump these comments and the extra information and try again. It's way too negative for this to be a good go to recipe. By the way, I am using pork tenderloins and hope for a moist tasty meal.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
This recipe is awesome as prepared by the actual recipe. We have also prepared it with pork and it is amazing too!
Dannica
Amazing recipe! It's cooking up right now. I used coconut milk instead of regular milk or water. We will see what happens. I placed my chicken breasts on a bed of carrots and peas. I also used thawed chicken breasts. I know sometimes that using frozen adds extra water. Thank you so much for sharing!
Ketia
Do you think I could use chicken legs for this recipe instead?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes for sure!
Mindy
What size soup can do I use?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
10.75 oz.
Mimi
what is the cooking time if i double the recipe?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Same time - just be sure there is enough room in your slow cooker.
Lori Lindahl
If I need to cook this for 8-9 hours because of being at work, will this still turn out? I see the recipe calls for 4-6 hours on low. Thank you.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
I am afraid it will shred your chicken too much. I would suggest using frozen chicken to extend the cooking time.
Kimberly
This looks and sounds amazing. I have the 15oz container of the ranch seasoning mix (like pictured) but nowhere do I see how much to use....just 1 packet. How many tsp or TBsp do I use. Thanks
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
2 TBSP. Enjoy!
Raegina
Do you think I can make this a head and freeze? This has become a favorite in our home, thank you for sharing!
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes, I do!
Emily
Has anyone ever shred the chicken and used it on tacos?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
We haven't but I bet that would be good!
D
Thank-you for the great recipe! I am always hesitant to make something new, but this turned out really good. Love this website...easy to follow recipes with easy to find ingredients.
Katrina
I made this the other day for my family. I put cubed/peeled potatoes in the bottom of my Crock-Pot with the chicken on top. Then used the sauce and drippings from the chicken to make mashed potatoes. I also added a quarter cup of flour to coat the chicken.
Potatoes turned out amazing! Chicken was a little dry for my taste. But my toddler liked dipping it in ranch dressing.
Next time I make it I will try the chicken on the bottom with potatoes on top.
Jessica
Do I use the whole homemade ranch seasoning recipe used for 1 batch?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Only 2 TBSP.
Patricia LaVigne
Are these receipes on the keto diet
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
The soup has 18g Carbs so I am going to say no. However you could use butter/chicken broth and some heavy cream to replace.
Launa
I made this recipe today. We really liked it and will make again. I shredded the chicken and it turned out well. Next time I will add sauteed celery & onion, frozen peas and carrots near the end and keep on warm until I serve. It came out much like a deconstructed chicken pot pie, or a chicken-a-la king gravy/sauce. If I was eating carbs, I totally would have served over egg noodles or biscuits.
Ali
Love this recipe!! First tried it on a family vacation and there was literally none left over!! Even our young (4,6,7yrs olds) asked for 2nds and that's rare lol. We double the recipe and even add potatoes to it now.
LAURA
can you please put a pic of the finished product?
Beth
About how many chicken tenders do you use?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
You can use as many as you think your family will eat. We did 1 1/2 lbs.
Mandy
I’m doubling the recipe but only have 1 can of cream of chicken soup. Can I use that & one can of cream of celery soup instead?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes, you can!
Shelly
Can almond milk be used for milk?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes, it can!
Cassie
Can you use frozen chicken breasts?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes, I have.
Chakota
When using frozen chicken does it need to be on a high setting at first to make sure the food is cooked thoroughly?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
No, I still cook on low with no issues.
Mari
Is the cook time longer with frozen chicken? Sounds really good!
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
No longer 🙂
Gen
What size can? How many oz?
Mel
Could you use chicken broth instead of water?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes!
Tiffany Brooks
I love this recipe. It's so easy to make. I wonder how long this would take in an Instant Pot. Any ideas?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
I have no idea but my guess is 20 minutes?
Debbie
What would be the carb count? I don't have the soup or the ranch seasoning in the house to check.
Lauretta
This sounds yummy. What sides did you have with this dish?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Noodles, Mashed Potatoes or Rice!
Brittany Bailey
Can I use the chicken tenderloin strips ?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes but they will cook quicker.
Krystal
Going to try this tomorrow but use Campbell's new cream of bacon soup.
Abby
Can I use boneless chicken thighs? Would any changes need to be made if I did?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes! May cook a little quicker but oh so good! I have used legs too!
Donna
when doubling do you use 2 packets of ranch seasoning or is one okay?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
I personally double 🙂
Michelle
Cream of chicken soup small can or large can?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Small.
Lauren
Just threw this in the crockpot..mixed the soup, ranch packet and water in and it looks very watery..added more soup but still just seems watery...will this change as it cooks?
Melissa Jennings
Yes. Keep cooking.
Sara
Good lord! It’s says 3 SIMPLE INGREDIENTS! Questions are ridiculous .
Kim
Loved it! So easy and delicious!
Michelle
I noticed the recipe says 2 lbs of chicken breasts which should be about 8 breasts, but you told someone to double the recipe if she uses 6. So what was the appropriate amount of chicken for this recipe. I only ask because I was only going to use 4 chicken breasts ( 1 Lb) and I didn't want to overpower the recipe so was going to use 1/2 the ranch and soup mix, but then came across that comment. I am about to make it now and want to use appropriate ingredients.
Nicole
I was looking forward to this and would have been my first time trying it. Before it finished I noticed that the milk had curdled. So disappointed. What I did different was I put it on high heat and your directions said one can of water or milk. I used half milk half water. I'm such a rookie in the kitchen. Thoughts? Was it the high heat?
Kim
We make this at least once monthly, it is so wonderfully simple and delicious. Makes for great packed lunches. I use 3-4 breasts since there's only two of us and throw in roughly chopped red potatoes and a bag of baby carrots. We love the spicy ranch packet in this recipe. I sprinkle a little on both sides of the chicken and then the rest goes into the mixture! So yummy, I'm super glad we found this recipe!
Katie
Could you use cream of broccoli soup for a different flavor?
Melissa Jennings
Absolutely! Any cream of soup works! I have used chicken and mushroom. Broccoli sounds yummy too!
Crystal
Absolutely love this recipe - I alternated the cream of chicken/mushroom soup the 2nd time I made it and used cream of Bacon condensed soup - it was the best chicken bacon ranch I've ever had!!
Nyxie
Looks amazing! I wish we hadn't given our stockpot away now!
Pam
I made this with chicken thighs and put them under the broiler for a few minutes after cooking, because I like it crispy! I cooked it for 41/2 hours on low. I added a bit of corn starch to thicken the sauce and more fresh black pepper! I also pan fried some green beans in coconut oil and cloves of garlic and a salad with crusty bread. Perfect meal and great leftovers! Thank you!