Description
This Creamy Ranch Chicken & Noodles recipe is a comforting and easy slow cooker dish that combines tender chicken in a rich, creamy sauce with flavorful ranch seasoning, served over egg noodles. It’s a delicious family-friendly meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Ranch Seasoning Mix:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (1 ounce)
Creamy Sauce:
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Other:
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken in a slow cooker and sprinkle with the ranch seasoning.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, and chicken broth. Cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Shred the cooked chicken in the slow cooker and stir until the sauce is creamy.
- Cook the Noodles: Cook the egg noodles according to package directions.
- Combine: Drain the noodles and add them to the slow cooker, stirring gently to coat in the sauce.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use homemade ranch seasoning if you prefer.
- For added vegetables, stir in peas or spinach.
- This dish is also delicious with rotisserie chicken—adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
