Description
A tender chicken dish combined with zesty ranch flavors and a delightful kick from pepperoncini peppers, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 jar (16 oz) pepperoncini peppers, drained and sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth or stock
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: 1 teaspoon smoked paprika for a smoky flavor
- Optional: swap chicken breasts for thighs for a richer texture
- Optional: hot pepperoncini or diced jalapeños for spice
- Optional: 1/2 cup cream cheese or sour cream for creaminess
Instructions
- Start by prepping your ingredients. Drain and slice the pepperoncini peppers before measuring out your chicken broth and ranch seasoning.
- In a large slow cooker, drizzle the olive oil to coat the bottom and sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder over the oil.
- Next, place the chicken breasts into the slow cooker without browning them.
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning evenly over the chicken.
- Add the sliced pepperoncini peppers and pour in the chicken broth.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 240 minutes or high for 120 minutes. Alternatively, transfer to a baking dish, cover tightly with foil, and bake at 375°F for 45-60 minutes.
- Once the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F), shred or slice it in the pot for maximum flavor absorption.
- Finally, serve it hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
To avoid overcooking the chicken, always check for doneness with a meat thermometer. Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or in tortillas for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg