CREAMY HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH CHICKEN (Crock Pot Or Oven)
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What You Need to Make Creamy Hidden Valley Ranch Chicken (Full Recipe at Bottom of Post)
- chicken breasts
- butter
- cream of chicken soup
- cream cheese
- chicken broth
- Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix
- minced garlic
- paprika
- dried oregano
- dried parsley flakes
HOW TO MAKE CREAMY HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH CHICKEN IN THE SLOW COOKER/CROCK POT
Lightly spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place chicken in a single layer in cooker. Sprinkle chicken breasts with paprika and dry ranch mix, coating chicken evenly, then drizzle 1 tablespoon of butter on top. Cook on low for 4 hours.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter then add garlic, sautéing lightly. Next add cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, cream cheese, oregano and parsley – mix well over medium heat until heated through. Pour sauce over chicken breasts and cook an additional 1 1/2 to 2 hours on low.
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided, melted (I used 4 tablespoons)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10 3/4 ounce)
- 8 ounces of cream cheese, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (I used low sodium)
- 1 packet (1 ounce) Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix
- paprika – few dashes
- 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic (I used 1/2 teaspoon)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes (I used 1/2 teaspoon)
- 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano (I omitted)
Lightly spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place chicken in a single layer in cooker. Sprinkle chicken breasts with paprika and dry ranch mix, coating chicken evenly, then drizzle 1 tablespoon of butter on top. Cook on low for 4 hours.
TIPS – BAKING IN THE OVEN
- I doubled the butter, garlic and parsley and omitted the oregano.
- I followed the same instructions, but instead of using my crock pot, I placed the chicken breasts in a 9×13 baking dish, lightly sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- I sprinkled the breasts with paprika and the ranch dressing packet, then drizzled the melted butter on top. I used a brush to get the butter even over the chicken.
- I baked the chicken uncovered at 350 degrees f. (pre-heated), on the middle rack of the oven for about 45 minutes, then topped the chicken with the creamy sauce and placed it back in the oven uncovered for an additional 20 minutes.
- Baking times will vary depending on the size of the chicken breasts and oven. My chicken breasts were large and took longer to bake to reach a safe 165 degrees f.
- I thinly sliced the chicken, serving it over rice with the sauce, with a side of steamed broccoli.
- Don’t let the ugly fool you, it may not be pretty right out of the oven…but it’s great. Be sure to mix the sauce again, in the baking dish, before serving.
AR Royer
Thank you so much for NOT calling this “cracked out” chicken. As an addictions counselor, I am completely tired of anything “cracked out!” I have saved your recipe here along with dozens of others. You are a favorite of mine – thank you.
Mandy
I’ve made this sooo many times in the oven (I always double the sauce cause it’s just soooo delicious) and put it over buttered noodles.. it’s one of my absolute favorites! Thank you for the recipe!!!
Destiny
Hi! So this looks amazing! But I was wondering if I could just throw everything in the crockpot and let it cook on low for 5½-6hrs? I was hoping to throw this together and leave for work and not have to worry about it 😅 (of course someone will be home to watch it)
Lindsay
Yes! That’s how I always make it. Throw it all in the crockpot and cook on low. Turns out great!
DerpyWinston
Hi! I’m sure you would be able to do that! Personally, I prefer to cook meats in the crockpot for at least 6-8 hours, regardless of what the recipe says. It always makes the meat more tender. I would recommend putting 1/2 cup of chicken broth or an equivalent in at the beginning, especially if you’re cooking it longer. It will add to the flavor and keep it from drying out.
Janice Mitchell
Could you make this in a instant pot?
Natalie
Do you cook the sauce mixture? It looks like there’s a pot on the stove with maybe the sauce with cream of chicken, cream cheese and chicken broth???? That’s not clear.
Mary Neumann
Natalie – Yes, I followed the Crock Pot recipe but baked it in the oven “Add cream of chicken soup, the 8 oz. of cream cheese cubes, 1/2 cup chicken broth, dried Oregano and dried Parsley flakes. Stir on medium heat until smooth.” Then pour the sauce over the chicken and bake. Head here for the crock pot recipe: https://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/crock-pot-cream-cheese-ranch-chicken-147494?c=print&rid=147494
Marti
I an gluten intolerant and I use the diet very strictly. I live in Az. I have not been able to find GF cream of chicken soup
Campbell’s made a none. I use Pregresso the have a few soups that are GF. I use the cream of mushroom and creamy enchilada. Sometimes that will work as a sub for the cream chicken you call for but Progresso soups are not condensed like the old small cans of Campbell’s or store brands. I heard Amy’s makes a few GF soups so I will have to check. Can you let me know what you use. If it is not GF please let people know…Thanks, Marti
Amie
Pacific brand- in a small Tetra Pak box not a can- and it’s organic.
Mary Wagner
I live in AZ as well and found that Walmart has a gluten free one in their brand in their gf section
Donnabelle
I used Seven Seas Packet of powdered Italian dressing along with the Ranch packet. Saved time and gave it a great flavor!
Anonymous
Mine is cooking on the crockpot right now. Smells amazing
Anonymous
Click on the link:http://www.food.com/recipe/crock-pot-cream-cheese-ranch-chicken-147494
Anonymous
this looks similar to Hungarian Parikash – but I want the "Crock Pot" version of his recipe ??? How does It get layered in the pot.
Missy Hawkins
She gives you the link to the original instructions which are meant for the crock pot under the ingredients list.