Description
This Three-Ingredient Spicy Ranch Slow Cooker Chicken is juicy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make with minimal prep. Perfect for busy days when you want a hands-off meal with a little kick.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 packet (1 ounce) spicy ranch dressing mix
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Trim the chicken breasts and pat them dry, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Pour 1 cup of chicken stock into the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle half of the spicy ranch mix on one side of the chicken, then lay the chicken seasoned side down into the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the remaining ranch mix over the top of the chicken.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3½ to 5 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Shred or slice the chicken before serving, and spoon a little of the cooking liquid over it for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for juicier results.
- Swap spicy ranch with regular ranch for a milder version.
- Add diced green chiles or jalapeños for more heat.
- Stir in sour cream or Greek yogurt after cooking for a creamy version.
- Serve in tacos, over rice, or with vegetables for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
