Description
A creamy and comforting dish featuring tender shredded chicken in a rich, tangy sauce, perfect for weeknights or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed soup or 1 cup chicken broth + 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 packet ranch seasoning (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Sear in a hot skillet for 1–2 minutes on each side.
- Transfer chicken to a slow cooker or Dutch oven.
- Add cream cheese, condensed soup (or chicken broth and yogurt), and ranch seasoning (if using).
- For slow cooker, cook on low for 3 hours or high for 1.5–2 hours until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Shred chicken in the sauce using two forks and simmer uncovered for 5–10 minutes.
- For stovetop, simmer covered at medium-low for 20–30 minutes, then shred and reduce sauce for 5–10 minutes.
Notes
For extra juiciness, consider briefly brining the chicken. Searing before slow cooking adds depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg