Description
Comforting Ranch Chicken and Potatoes slow-cook to perfection, blending zesty seasonings with tender meat and hearty potatoes. Families will savor this simple, satisfying meal that brings warmth and flavor to dinner tables with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 4 russet potatoes (cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 2 cups baby carrots
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1 packet dry ranch dressing mix
- 1 can (10 ounces / 280 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
Instructions
- Whisk together cream of chicken soup, milk, and ranch dressing mix in a mixing bowl to create a flavorful, creamy sauce.
- Arrange chicken pieces, chopped carrots, and diced potatoes evenly across the bottom of the crockpot.
- Gently drizzle the prepared ranch sauce over the chicken and vegetables, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Secure the crockpot lid and set to low temperature for 6-8 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours, allowing ingredients to meld and cook thoroughly.
- Once cooking is complete, verify chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- For tender, pull-apart texture, use two forks to shred chicken directly in the crockpot, mixing it with vegetables and sauce.
- Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to further develop and sauce to slightly thicken.
Notes
- Swap cream of chicken soup for a homemade version to reduce sodium and control ingredients for healthier meal preparation.
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken thighs as an alternative protein option that stays incredibly moist during slow cooking.
- Add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary directly into the ranch sauce for enhanced depth of flavor and aromatic complexity.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of milk to increase protein content and create a slightly tangier sauce with richer texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg