You’re tired. The kids are hungry. And the last thing you want to do is chop, stir, or clean ten dishes.
Enter your new weeknight hero: 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken—a luxuriously creamy, tender, and flavorful dish made with just chicken, cream cheese, and ranch seasoning.
No searing. No extra pots. No stress.
Just fork-tender chicken in a rich, velvety sauce that’s perfect over rice, pasta, tacos, or baked potatoes.
And the best part?
Only 3 core ingredients
5 minutes of hands-on time
One slow cooker = minimal cleanup
Naturally gluten-free adaptable
Leftovers taste even better!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Budget-friendly (under $8 total!)
Kid-approved and freezer-friendly
Fills your home with that “comfort food” smell
Uses pantry staples—no special shopping needed
Perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd
“I’ve made this for potlucks, sick days, and ‘I can’t even’ nights—it’s always a hit.”
Ingredients You’ll Need (Simple & Wholesome!)
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The 3-Ingredient Magic:
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 (8 oz) block full-fat cream cheese, softened and cubed
1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning mix (or homemade blend—see notes)
Optional Upgrades:
½ cup chicken broth or milk (for saucier texture)
1 tbsp lime juice or hot sauce (for brightness or heat)
Chopped chives or green onions for garnish
Dairy-free? Use Kite Hill almond-based cream cheese + coconut milk yogurt.
Homemade ranch mix: 1 tsp dried dill + ½ tsp garlic powder + ½ tsp onion powder + ¼ tsp black pepper.
Step-by-Step Instructions (Creamy & Foolproof!)
1. Layer in the Slow Cooker
Place chicken in the bottom of a 4–6 quart slow cooker.
Top with cubed cream cheese.
Sprinkle evenly with ranch seasoning.
(Optional) Pour in ¼–½ cup chicken broth for extra sauce.
2. Cook Low & Slow
Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours (or HIGH for 3–4 hours).
Chicken should shred easily with a fork.
3. Shred & Stir
Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the pot.
Stir everything together until the cream cheese melts into a smooth, creamy sauce.
4. Serve & Enjoy!
Garnish with fresh herbs if desired
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