Italian Ranch Shredded Chicken
Dive into the comforting flavors of this creamy and savory Italian Ranch Shredded Chicken, a slow-cooker classic that’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Tender, shredded chicken is infused with the irresistible combination of zesty ranch and tangy Italian dressing seasonings, all simmered to perfection in a rich, creamy sauce made with cream cheese, chicken broth, and butter. The ease of preparation (just 10 minutes of prep!) and the versatility of this dish make it a must-try—serve it over fluffy rice, buttery pasta, in salads, or even as a sandwich filling. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, this slow-cooker recipe is as flavorful as it is comforting, making it an instant family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet dry Italian dressing seasoning mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons optional: fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker or crockpot.
Sprinkle the dry ranch seasoning mix and Italian dressing seasoning mix evenly over the chicken.
Pour the chicken broth over the top to ensure the chicken stays moist while cooking.
Cut the cream cheese into small chunks and scatter them on top of the chicken breasts.
Add the unsalted butter by slicing it into small pieces and spreading them evenly over the chicken and cream cheese.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Once the chicken is cooked, use two forks to shred the meat directly in the slow cooker, stirring it into the creamy sauce.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Optionally, sprinkle chopped parsley over the top for garnish.
Serve warm over rice, pasta, in sandwiches, or on a salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
464 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.7 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.1 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 191 mg | 64% | |
| Sodium | 484 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.6 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 50.3 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 494 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
