Description
A creamy, flavorful slow cooker ranch chicken and potatoes dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. This comfort food classic combines tender chicken, creamy potatoes, and rich cheese with zesty ranch seasoning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 lbs potatoes, cut into chunks
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in slow cooker
- Add potato chunks around the chicken
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning over chicken and potatoes
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours
- Add cream cheese in the last hour of cooking
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese before serving
Notes
- Fresh chicken is recommended over frozen for food safety
- You can make your own ranch seasoning with dried herbs and spices
- The recipe can be made dairy-free by omitting cream cheese and cheddar
- Add vegetables like carrots, celery, peas, or corn for extra nutrition
- Most ranch seasonings are gluten-free, but always check labels
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: slow cooker ranch chicken, crockpot chicken and potatoes, creamy ranch chicken, easy dinner recipe
