5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Retro Cream Chicken
A nostalgic, creamy chicken dish with tender chicken in a velvety ranch-seasoned sauce. Simmered in a slow cooker, this low-effort meal pairs beautifully with noodles or mashed potatoes for a comforting, family-friendly dinner.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 330kcal
Ingredients
- 2 to 2.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, thawed
- 2 cans (10.5 oz each) cream of chicken soup
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix (1 oz)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- 4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker in an even layer.
- Whisk soup, ranch mix, and broth/water in a bowl until smooth.
- Pour sauce over chicken, then dot the top with butter.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Shred chicken in the slow cooker, mixing into the sauce.
- Set to WARM and uncover for 10-15 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Serve over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Notes
Use thawed chicken for even cooking.
Avoid overdipping into the sauce during cooking to prevent burning.
Add 1-2 tbsp flour when thickening for extra richness.
High sodium warning due to soup and ranch mix—adjust broth/soup if needed.
Substitute vegan butter or dairy-free chicken broth for dietary flexibility.
Avoid overdipping into the sauce during cooking to prevent burning.
Add 1-2 tbsp flour when thickening for extra richness.
High sodium warning due to soup and ranch mix—adjust broth/soup if needed.
Substitute vegan butter or dairy-free chicken broth for dietary flexibility.