Description
This Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken recipe is a comforting and easy one-pot meal featuring tender chicken breasts and little potatoes cooked to perfection in creamy ranch-seasoned sauce. Ideal for busy days, it requires minimal prep and slow cooks to meld delicious flavors, making a hearty dinner the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb chicken breast
Vegetables
- 1 lb little potatoes, halved or quartered
Seasonings and Liquids
- 1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Layer Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker base to ensure even cooking.
- Add Potatoes: Arrange the halved or quartered little potatoes evenly over the chicken breasts for consistent flavor distribution.
- Season: Sprinkle the entire packet of ranch seasoning evenly over the chicken and potatoes to impart the classic tangy ranch flavor.
- Add Liquids: Pour the chicken broth and cream of chicken soup into the slow cooker without stirring; these will create a creamy sauce as they cook.
- Cook: Cover and set the slow cooker to low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and potatoes are tender.
- Serve: Once cooked through, serve the chicken and potatoes hot, optionally garnished as desired.
Notes
- Try adding green beans, carrots, or bacon for added flavor and texture.
- This recipe is delicious served with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
