This Crock Pot Garlic Ranch Chicken is an easy, four-ingredient slow cooker recipe that quickly became a family favorite. It’s simple to prepare, requires minimal hands-on time, and yields tender, flavorful chicken finished with a garlicky ranch sauce.

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Aunt Lou here. I adapted this dish from a Gooseberry Patch recipe in What’s For Dinner. The original was a marinade and grill idea, but I tried it in the crock pot and loved the results. This version is effortless and perfect for busy nights.

Crock Pot Garlic Ranch Chicken

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Ingredients for Crock Pot Garlic Ranch Chicken

• 1 cup ranch dressing
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced
• 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Optional: additional minced fresh basil for garnish when serving

How to Make Garlic Ranch Chicken in a Crock Pot

1. Combine the ranch dressing, minced garlic and minced fresh basil in a bowl.
2. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot in a single layer if possible.
3. Pour the ranch mixture evenly over the chicken so each piece is coated.
4. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
5. Serve the chicken with sauce spooned over the top and a sprinkle of fresh basil, if desired.

Crock Pot Garlic Ranch Chicken Notes

• If you prefer not to mince garlic, you can chop it, but increase the amount to 1.5 tablespoons to match the flavor of minced garlic.
• I used a Hamilton Beach multi-quart slow cooker on the 2-qt setting so the chicken lay in one layer and was well covered by the sauce. If your slow cooker is larger, arrange the chicken in a single layer if possible. For taller, standard slow cookers, layer the chicken and pour a little sauce over the first layer, then add the remaining chicken and sauce so every piece gets coated.
• Nutrition and calorie counts will vary depending on the specific brands and products you use. Adjust accordingly if you need exact values.
• Slow cookers vary in temperature and performance. Use the suggested cook times as a guideline and check the chicken for doneness. Adjust times as needed for your appliance.

Printable Recipe for Crock Pot Garlic Ranch Chicken

Crock Pot Garlic Ranch Chicken

Only four ingredients and full of flavor — a perfect easy weeknight meal.

Cuisine: Main

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup ranch dressing
• 1 tablespoon garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil minced
• 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Optional: additional minced fresh basil for sprinkling on top when serving

Instructions

• Mix the ranch dressing, minced garlic and minced basil until combined.
• Arrange the chicken breasts in the crock pot.
• Pour the dressing mixture over the chicken, covering each piece.
• Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours, until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature and is tender.
• Serve with extra sauce spooned over the chicken and a sprinkle of fresh basil if you like.

Notes

• If you don’t want to mince garlic, you can chop it and increase the amount to 1.5 tablespoons to maintain strong garlic flavor.
• Using a smaller slow cooker allows the chicken to remain in a single layer and be evenly coated. For larger or taller slow cookers, layer the chicken and pour sauce between layers so every piece gets covered.
• Calorie counts and nutrition vary based on brand choices and portion sizes.
• All slow cookers vary; use the times provided as a guideline and check for doneness in your own appliance.

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