Slow Cooker Creamy Chipotle Ranch Shredded Chicken

⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes • 🍳 Cook Time: 4–6 hours (hands-off)

This slow cooker shredded chicken is ranchy, creamy, and has just enough smoky heat to keep things interesting. It’s one of those throw-it-in-and-go recipes that somehow tastes like you worked way harder than you did. Perfect for busy days, lazy Sundays, or meal prep situations.

Creamy chipotle ranch shredded chicken in a slow cooker—ready to spoon into tacos, wraps, or straight into your mouth.

This twist on the classic ranch chicken hits all the right notes: savory, herby, creamy, with that signature slow-cooked tenderness that practically falls apart with a fork. The chipotle gives it depth and a tiny bit of heat, and the Greek yogurt adds creaminess without the heaviness of cream cheese. You get comfort food and balance.

I like to serve it taco-style with shredded lettuce, avocado, and a squeeze of lime, but it’s just as dreamy over baked potatoes, rice bowls, or tucked into wraps for an easy lunch. Bonus: the leftovers only get better as they sit in the fridge, soaking up even more flavor.

This one’s a keeper, friends. Ranch lovers, you’ve officially leveled up.

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Ingredients

🍽️ Servings: 6 • 🔥 Calories/Serving: ~320

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

• 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon onion powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ cup chicken broth

• 1–2 tablespoons adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers

• ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt

• Optional: fresh cilantro, lime wedges, or sliced avocado for serving

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Steps

Step 1

Place chicken in the bottom of your slow cooker.

Step 2

In a bowl, whisk together ranch seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, chicken broth, and adobo sauce.

Step 3

Pour the mixture over the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreds.

Step 4

Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Stir Greek yogurt into the sauce in the slow cooker until creamy.

Step 5

Return shredded chicken to the sauce and toss to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 6

Serve hot with your favorite toppings or meal base!

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Make it your own!

• 🌮 Use it as taco filling with corn tortillas, slaw, and avocado.

• 🥔 Spoon it over baked sweet potatoes for a comforting meal.

• 🥬 Make it low-carb with lettuce wraps or cauliflower rice.

• 🧀 Stir in shredded cheddar for an extra melty finish.

• 🧅 Add sliced red onions or pickled jalapeños for a little zip.

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