Step 1

Using the saute feature of your crockpot, spray the pot with cooking spray.

Step 2

Cook over medium-high heat in a skillet instead if your crockpot does not have this feature.

Step 3

The second step is to blot the chicken breasts dry, then add them to the crockpot or skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until they are browned.

Step 4

Cook the other side as well. The breasts should be transferred to the crockpot after browning in a skillet.

Step 5

The third step is to add the stock, cream cheese, pepper, and ranch mix.

Step 6

Cover the dish and cook on low heat for 4 hours or until the chicken is cooked through.

Step 7

I am using chive and onion cream cheese spread here, but you can use regular cream cheese instead.

Step 8

Ranch mix is flavorful enough that you don't need to use flavored cream cheese.

Step 9

The chicken breasts should be removed from the crockpot.

Step 10

Whisk the liquid from the crockpot to make your sauce.