Description
A simple and flavorful slow cooker recipe featuring boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked with spicy ranch seasoning and chicken stock for a juicy, tender meal with minimal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning and Liquids
- 1 cup chicken stock (low sodium recommended)
- 1 ounce spicy ranch seasoning mix (about 3 Tablespoons)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts and season both sides evenly with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Add Stock to Slow Cooker: Pour 1 cup of chicken stock into the slow cooker pot to keep the chicken moist and infuse it with savory goodness.
- Season with Ranch Mix – First Layer: Sprinkle half of the spicy ranch seasoning mix onto one side of the chicken breasts, then carefully place the chicken seasoned side down into the slow cooker to maximize seasoning absorption.
- Season with Ranch Mix – Second Layer: Evenly sprinkle the remaining spicy ranch seasoning mix over the top side of the chicken breasts to cover all surfaces with the flavorful spice blend.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or on LOW for 4 to 6 hours, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked, tender, and easily shredded if desired.
Notes
- For best flavor, use low sodium chicken stock to control overall saltiness.
- You can shred the chicken after cooking for use in wraps, salads, or tacos.
- Adjust the amount of spicy ranch seasoning to suit your preferred level of heat.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: slow cooker chicken, spicy ranch chicken, easy chicken recipe, crockpot chicken, three ingredient chicken, slow cooked chicken breasts
