Crockpot Ranch Chicken and Potatoes Recipe
This Crockpot Ranch Chicken and Potatoes recipe is a convenient and flavorful dish that cooks slowly to tender perfection. With a blend of ranch seasoning and aromatic spices, this hearty meal is a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Chicken and Vegetables:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 2 cups baby carrots
Seasonings:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 oz)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
For Cooking:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Place the halved potatoes and baby carrots in the slow cooker. Lay the chicken breasts on top.
- Season the Dish: Sprinkle ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika over the chicken and vegetables.
- Add Liquid and Butter: Pour chicken broth around the edges and top with butter.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3½–4 hours until chicken is cooked and vegetables are tender.
- Final Touch: Shred chicken if desired, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs for extra flavor. For a creamier version, add sour cream or cream cheese during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
