Thrift Chicken for the Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient… Craving a fast, yummy dinner on wild days? This no-fuss slow cooker chicken starts with frozen breasts plus 3 simple helpers for creamy, tender pulled meat. Toss everything in before heading out, and come back to soft chicken swimming in great sauce. It’s wallet-friendly, comforting, and your crew will cheer—like a soft hug at the end of a long day!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
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2 to 2½ pounds frozen chicken breasts (no skin, no bones)
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1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
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1 packet (1 ounce) dry ranch seasoning mix
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1 cup chicken broth or water (the low-salt type)
Thrift Chicken: Directions
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Lay the frozen chicken breasts flat at the bottom of a 5- to 7-quart slow cooker. Let them touch a bit, but try one layer for even heat.
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In a bowl, stir the cream of chicken soup, ranch mix, and broth (or water) until smooth and thick like cream.
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Pour it all over the chicken. Cover them up good, but a little showing is fine.
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Snap on the lid tight. Set it to LOW heat for 6 to 7 hrs or high heat for 3 to 4 hrs. It’s done when chicken shreds super easy with forks. Stay away till then!
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Grab two forks and tear the chicken into bite-size bits right there. Stir to coat in the sauce.
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Give the sauce a taste. Sprinkle salt or pepper if it needs zing. Too thick? Splash in extra broth.
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Switch to WARM for 10 to 15 minutes to let tastes mix. Dish it up hot!
Fun Ways to Eat It
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Pile on soft mashed potatoes or rice.
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Team with crisp salad, green beans, or carrots.
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Use leftovers for roll sandwiches, cheesy wraps, or loaded baked potatoes!
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