My neighbor from Amish country shared this 4-ingredient secret. Just layer it in the pot and it melts into the most tender, rich dinner imaginable.

is very tender and easily shreds with a fork. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking so the heat and moisture stay trapped inside.

Once the chicken is cooked through and very soft, use two forks to shred it directly in the slow cooker. Stir gently to mix the shredded chicken into the thick, glossy cream sauce that has formed from the soup, ranch, and butter.

Taste the sauce and add a pinch of salt and black pepper if needed. (The ranch and soup are already seasoned, so you may not need much.) If the sauce is thicker than you like, you can thin it with a splash of warm chicken broth or milk.

Let the shredded chicken rest in the hot sauce on the WARM setting for 10 to 15 minutes so it can soak up even more flavor. Some