Crockpot Ranch Chicken and Potatoes
This Crockpot Ranch Chicken and Potatoes recipe is a one-pot wonder that delivers a creamy, flavorful meal with minimal effort. Tender chicken, hearty potatoes, and sweet baby carrots are simmered together in a savory ranch-infused sauce for the ultimate comfort food
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (on low) or 3-4 hours (on high)
- Total Time: 6-8 hours (or 3-4 hours if on high)
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- For the Chicken and Vegetables:
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts (4): The base of the dish, tender and juicy after slow cooking.
- Russet potatoes (4, cut into 2-inch pieces): Hearty and absorb the savory sauce perfectly.
- Baby carrots (2 cups): Sweet, tender, and a great addition for color and flavor.
- Dry ranch dressing mix (1 packet): The key flavoring ingredient for the creamy sauce.
- Cream of chicken soup (1 can, 10 oz): Adds richness and helps create the sauce.
- Milk (1 cup): Loosens the cream of chicken soup to create a smooth sauce.
Instructions
- Make the sauce: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, milk, and ranch dressing mix.
- Prepare the crockpot: Place the chicken, carrots, and potatoes in the slow cooker.
- Add the sauce: Pour the prepared ranch sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the crockpot.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Optional – Shred the chicken: If you prefer shredded chicken, remove the chicken breasts, shred them, and return the chicken to the crockpot to mix with the sauce and vegetables.
Notes
- If the sauce separates when cooked, simply remove the chicken and vegetables, whisk the sauce in the crockpot, and then return the chicken and vegetables.
- This recipe can be made with frozen chicken breasts, though it may need a bit more cooking time.
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of cheese or fresh herbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: ~450
- Sugar: ~5g
- Sodium: ~900mg
- Fat: ~15g
- Saturated Fat: ~4g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~45g
- Fiber: ~4g
- Protein: ~30g
- Cholesterol: ~70mg