Whole30 Crockpot Ranch Chicken
Crockpot Ranch Chicken is the perfect weeknight protein to go with any meal! This recipe is simple to make, only requires a few ingredients and it’s super versatile! Perfect for meal prep too! Serve this ranch seasoned chicken over tacos, salads, in wraps or stuffed in potatoes.
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Instructions
Add apple cider vinegar, olive oil and herbs to the crockpot. Stir well. Add chicken and coat well in the ranch mixture (be sure to flip it to coat both sides). Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 4-6 hours. Serve whole or shred. I like to use 2 forks or transfer to the stand mixer to shred larger batches.
Top tips
- You can serve this chicken whole or shredded. If you choose to shred the chicken, it’s easiest when the chicken is still warm. I recommend shredding it in the crockpot so it can absorb some of the liquid the chicken released when cooking.
- If you are worried about the chicken drying out, I recommend using boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead. They are more budget friendly and are much more forgiving and tend to stay tender and juicy.
- Make this for meal prep! You can easily double or triple the ingredients to make this for meal prep! You can even freeze leftovers in single serve blocks to use later in the month!
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Crockpot Ranch Chicken
Crockpot Ranch Chicken is the perfect simple healthy dinner recipe! You can use this shredded chicken in tacos, salads, sandwiches, or stuffed into potatoes. This recipe is naturally gluten free, dairy free, Whole30 and keto!
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast (or boneless skinless chicken thighs)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp dried chives
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp dried dill
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Combine the garlic olive oil, apple cider vinegar, chives, parsley, dill and salt in the bottom of the slow cooker.1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp dried chives, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp dried parsley, 1/2 tsp dried dill, 1/2 tsp sea salt
- Add the chicken to the ranch seasoning and coat well.1 pound chicken breast (or boneless skinless chicken thighs)
- Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 4-6 hours.
- Shred with 2 forks.
Equipment
- Crockpot
Recipe Notes
Budget tip: To make this meal more budget friendly, use boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
To make this recipe low FODMAP: substitute garlic olive oil for the olive oil and omit the garlic powder.
Storage: Store shredded ranch crockpot chicken in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container or stored in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
164
Fat
6
g
Carbohydrates
1
g
Fiber
1
g
Sugar
1
g
Protein
24
g
Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database.
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How to use the chicken in meals?
- Top a large salad with shredded ranch chicken and homemade dairy free ranch dressing.
- Make spicy chicken salad by combining the shredded ranch chicken with creamy chipotle ranch dressing and serve it in lettuce wraps.
- Add the shredded ranch chicken to creamy butternut squash noodles (Whole30 friendly)
- Serve with greek veggies and green cauliflower rice in collard green wraps.
Common Questions
How to make this creamy ranch chicken
After shredding, add ½ cup of dairy free ranch dressing to the chicken.
What is the best way to shred chicken after cooking?
There are 2 ways to shred the chicken easily after cooking in the crockpot.
- Use two forks and gently pull the chicken apart.
- Place the chicken in your stand mixer (or in a bowl with a hand mixer) and using the paddle attachment, shred the chicken by turning the mixer on. This takes about 1 minute. This is great for large batches.
What are some good pre-made ranch spice blends?
Balanced Bites makes the best organic spice blends.
Storing leftovers
- If you have leftover crockpot ranch chicken, you can store it in the fridge in an airtight container for 3 days.
- The slow cooker ranch chicken can also be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months. Make sure you allow the chicken to cool completely and place in a freezer safe container.
Easy and well flavored