Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Chicken (Healthier)
(from deniseash’s recipe box)
Source: http://shrinkingkitchen.com/slow-cooker-creamy-ranch-chicken/
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 360 minutes
Serves 6 people
Categories: Healthier; Crockpot
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 pounds of chicken breasts (or thighs) - approximately 6 chicken breasts
- 1 packet of ranch dip mix (the powdered stuff)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- salt & pepper for sprinkling
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/3 cup half & half
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 3 ounces cream cheese
Directions
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Spray slow cooker with cooking spray (this will save you some serious scrubbing later).
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Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker and sprinkle evenly with salt, pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon paprika.
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Dump one packet of ranch dip mix over chicken, and then pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth.
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Turn on slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-7 hours.
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Thirty minutes before serving, mix 1/3 cup half & half with 1 teaspoon of cornstarch. Pour into slow cooker and stir to mix. Sprinkle on 1/2 teaspoon oregano and 1 teaspoon parsley.
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Cube 3 ounces of cream cheese and distribute evenly in the liquid in the slow cooker. Replace lid and cook for an additional 20-25 minutes.
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Remove chicken to platter, stir sauce and pour over. Serve over pasta garnished with fresh parsley. For a low-carb meal, serve with a fresh green salad, or steamed vegetables.