Tender Never-Dry Crockpot Chicken Breast Recipe Easy Ranch Seasoning Guide
This crockpot chicken breast recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken with a subtle ranch seasoning. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners or meal prep, it ensures moist, flavorful chicken every time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 to 2 pounds / 680 to 900 grams)
- 1 packet (about 1 ounce / 28 grams) ranch seasoning mix (store-bought or homemade with dried dill, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper)
- 1 cup (240 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil or melted butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste (use sparingly)
Instructions
- Trim any excess fat or tendons from the chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels. (5 minutes)
- In a mixing bowl, combine ranch seasoning, minced garlic, olive oil or melted butter, and lemon juice. Stir until well combined. (3 minutes)
- Add chicken breasts to the bowl and turn to coat each piece thoroughly with the ranch mixture. (2 minutes)
- Pour chicken broth into the bottom of the crockpot. Place the seasoned chicken breasts gently into the crockpot. (2 minutes)
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3.5 to 4 hours. Avoid opening the lid during cooking. (3.5 to 4 hours)
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer; it should read 165°F (74°C). If not done, cook for an additional 15-30 minutes. (5 minutes)
- Remove chicken breasts with tongs and let rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes to redistribute juices. (5 minutes)
- Slice, shred, or serve whole with your favorite sides. Spoon leftover broth over chicken for extra moisture and flavor.
Notes
Use thawed chicken breasts for even cooking. Avoid opening the crockpot lid during cooking to prevent drying out. Let chicken rest before slicing to retain juices. For dairy-free, use a dairy-free ranch seasoning or homemade blend with nutritional yeast. Leftover broth can be spooned over chicken for extra moisture. Can be cooked in a Dutch oven at 275°F (135°C) if crockpot is unavailable. For faster cooking, use an Instant Pot on poultry setting for 10 minutes with natural release.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz (
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 26
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