Toss the frozen chicken breasts in the crock pot and 3 other everyday ingredients to get a meal so delicious your family will be begging for more!

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This 4-ingredient slow cooker mom's weekend chicken is the kind of set-it-and-forget-it meal that keeps busy families sane. You literally toss frozen chicken breasts into the crock pot, spoon a few dollops of a creamy, speckled sauce over the top, and let the slow cooker do all the work while you run errands, cheer at games, or just catch your breath. This style of recipe has been passed around Midwestern potlucks and church cookbooks for years because it’s simple, comforting, and uses everyday ingredients you probably already have on hand.

Slow cooker chicken with creamy sauce in a crock pot
Slow cooker chicken with creamy sauce in a crock pot

The result is tender, flavorful chicken in a cozy cream sauce that has kids and grown-ups going back for seconds.

This chicken is wonderful spooned over hot egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or steamed rice so all that creamy sauce has something to soak into. Add a simple green side like steamed broccoli, green beans, or a tossed salad to round things out. Warm dinner rolls, garlic bread, or buttered toast make it feel extra homey and are perfect for swiping up the last of the sauce. If you’re feeding a crowd, set everything out family-style so everyone can build their own plate just the way they like it.

Creamy chicken served over egg noodles on a dinner plate
Creamy chicken served over egg noodles on a dinner plate

4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Mom's Weekend Chicken

Servings: 6

Ingredients
2 to 2 1/2 pounds frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4–6 medium breasts)
1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened slightly
1 (1-ounce) packet dry ranch dressing mix
Directions
Place the frozen chicken breasts in an even layer on the bottom of a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. It’s fine if they overlap a bit, but try to spread them out so they cook evenly.
Frozen chicken breasts arranged in a slow cooker
Frozen chicken breasts arranged in a slow cooker
In a medium bowl, stir together the condensed cream of chicken soup, softened cream cheese, and dry ranch dressing mix until mostly smooth. A few little speckles and lumps are okay; they’ll melt as it cooks. The mixture should be thick and creamy, like a spreadable paste.
Spoon the creamy mixture in thick dollops over the tops of the frozen chicken breasts, covering as much of the surface as you can. Don’t worry about stirring; just make sure each piece has some of the mixture on it.
Creamy ranch mixture being spooned over chicken
Creamy ranch mixture being spooned over chicken
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours, or on HIGH for 3 1/2 to 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and very tender. The internal temperature of the thickest part of the breasts should reach at least 165°F (74°C).

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