Description
This Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken recipe is a simple, hearty meal perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breasts and little potatoes are cooked slowly with ranch seasoning, creamy chicken soup, and broth, creating a flavorful, comforting dish with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Potatoes
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 lb little potatoes, halved or quartered
Seasoning and Sauce
- 1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Layer Chicken: Place the chicken breasts into the base of the slow cooker in a single layer to ensure even cooking.
- Add Potatoes: Spread the halved or quartered little potatoes evenly over the top of the chicken breasts.
- Season: Sprinkle the entire packet of ranch seasoning evenly over the chicken and potatoes to infuse them with flavor.
- Add Liquids: Pour the chicken broth and then spoon the cream of chicken soup on top into the slow cooker; no need to stir as it will cook into the dish.
- Cook: Cover and set your slow cooker to low for 4-6 hours, or use the high setting for 2-3 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the potatoes are tender.
- Serve: Once done, stir gently if needed and serve warm. Optionally, garnish with shredded cheddar cheese or other toppings of choice.
Notes
- Try adding green beans, carrots, or bacon to the slow cooker for extra flavor and texture.
- This dish is also delicious when topped with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
