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Slow cooker ranch chicken and potatoes served in a bowl

Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken and Baby Potatoes

This simple slow cooker recipe layers tender baby potatoes under seasoned chicken breasts, complemented by a creamy ranch-and-chicken-soup sauce for a hassle-free weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 pound baby potatoes, halved Use small, evenly sized for uniform cooking.
  • 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 cup cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup chicken broth Low-sodium recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Optional finishing ingredient.
  • fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Halve the baby potatoes and place them in the base of the slow cooker in an even layer.
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with the ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
  3. Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts on top of the potatoes in the slow cooker.
  4. Whisk the cream of chicken soup with the chicken broth until smooth, then pour the mixture evenly over the chicken and potatoes.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the potatoes are tender.
Serving Suggestions
  1. Top each portion with shredded cheddar and chopped parsley after the slow cooker finishes.
  2. Serve alongside a simple green salad dressed with lemon juice and olive oil.
  3. Offer warm crusty rolls or buttered dinner rolls to sop up the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

For best results, use small, evenly sized baby potatoes, and pat the chicken dry before seasoning. Adjust cook time based on your slow cooker’s performance, and explore adding variations like mushrooms or Dijon mustard for extra flavor.

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