Chicken Pasta with Ranch in the Crock Pot

boneless (skinless chicken breasts)

salt and pepper (to taste)

condensed cream of chicken soup

sour cream

garlic cloves (minced)

package ranch dressing mix

pasta (cooked according to package directions)

steamed broccoli florets (cooked bacon crumbles, fresh parsley, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, optional)