- Creamy Ranch Chicken & Potatoes — The Ultimate Slow Cooker Comfort Dinner
Tender, juicy chicken and golden baby potatoes slowly cooked in a rich, creamy ranch sauce with garlic, onion, and savory seasonings. This cozy dump-and-go slow cooker meal is incredibly easy to prepare and makes the perfect comforting dinner for busy weeknights!
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6–7 hours on LOW or 3–4 hours on HIGH
Ingredients
– 2 lbs (900 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
– 1 bottle (16 oz / 475 ml) ranch dressing
– 1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) cream of chicken soup
– 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
– 1½ lbs (680 g) baby potatoes, halved
– 1 small onion, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– 1 tsp onion powder
– ½ tsp paprika
– ½ tsp black pepper
– 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese, optional
– Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
1. Layer the vegetables: Add the halved baby potatoes and diced onion to the bottom of a slow cooker.
2. Add the chicken: Place the chicken thighs or breasts evenly over the potatoes.
3. Make the creamy ranch sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper until smooth.
4. Combine: Pour the creamy ranch mixture evenly over the chicken and potatoes.
5. Slow cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and reaches a safe internal temperature.
6. Finish the chicken: Keep the chicken whole or gently shred it, then stir it into the creamy sauce.
7. Add the cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar over the top during the final 10 minutes of cooking. Cover until melted and creamy.
8. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot with plenty of that delicious creamy ranch sauce.
Easy Tips & Variations
– Add sliced carrots, green beans, or broccoli for extra vegetables.
– Stir in cooked bacon pieces for a smoky, savory twist.
– For an extra-creamy sauce, add 4 oz (115 g) softened cream cheese during the final 30 minutes.
– Chicken thighs stay especially tender and juicy in the slow cooker.
– If the sauce becomes too thick, stir in a small splash of warm chicken broth before serving.
What to Serve With It
This creamy chicken dinner pairs beautifully with:
– Steamed broccoli
– Buttered rice
– Egg noodles
– Warm garlic bread
– A crisp green salad
Approximate Nutrition Per Serving
– Calories: 485
– Protein: 36 g
– Carbohydrates: 20 g
– Fat: 28 g
– Fiber: 3 g
One-Pot Comfort Food Made Easy!
Creamy, savory, hearty, and practically effortless—this Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken & Potatoes is the kind of cozy dinner the whole family will look forward to!
