Crockpot Ranch Chicken #recipe @vmburns

 VMBURNS: I love cooking with my crockpot. Most of the time, you just dump items into the crockpot and let it do all of the work. The only work in this simple recipe comes from browning the meat in a skillet before putting it in the crockpot. Browning helps with presentation. It also adds to the depth of the flavor by sealing in the juices. You can even skip the browning part if you're strapped for time. I used to like tossing the ingredients into my crockpot in the morning, leaving for work, and coming home to a finished meal. The house always smelled amazing, too.

This easy recipe is like chipped beef (only with chicken). I ate this over rice, but it would be great over mashed potatoes. Next time, I'll top with shredded cheese and crumbled bacon.

Crockpot Ranch Chicken

INGREDIENTS

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
• 1 can, 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil (optional for searing)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts on both sides until golden brown.
   
   
   
2. Combine the cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in the crockpot. Stir thoroughly.
   
   
   
3. Add the chicken breasts into the crockpot and ensure they are well coated with the sauce.
   
   
   
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until fully cooked through.
5. After cooking, use two forks to shred the chicken in the creamy sauce.
   
6.  Stir in sour cream for added creaminess and flavor. You can also add shredded cheese (optional)
   
   
   

READERS: What's your favorite crockpot meal? Let me know in the comments below. 

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