Description
Creamy ranch chicken and potatoes sizzle with comfort in this slow-cooker marvel. Hearty ingredients mingle to create a simple, satisfying meal that welcomes hungry families around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 4 Russet potatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 cups baby carrots
Seasoning and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 packet dry ranch dressing mix
- 1 can (10 ounces / 280 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup milk (240 milliliters)
Instructions
- Create a creamy ranch sauce by thoroughly blending cream of chicken soup, milk, and ranch dressing mix in a mixing vessel until smooth and completely incorporated.
- Strategically arrange raw chicken breasts, cubed potatoes, and vibrant baby carrots inside the crockpot, creating an even layer of ingredients.
- Gently cascade the prepared ranch sauce over the protein and vegetables, meticulously ensuring every morsel receives an equal coating of the savory mixture.
- Secure the crockpot lid and set the temperature to low, allowing the meal to slowly simmer and develop rich flavors for 6-8 hours, or alternatively use high heat for a quicker 3-4 hour cooking duration.
- Once cooking concludes, evaluate the chicken’s tenderness and decide whether to serve whole breasts or transform them into delicate shredded pieces by pulling apart with two forks and reintegrating into the aromatic sauce.
- Perform a final seasoning check, adding minimal salt and pepper if desired, and prepare to serve this comforting one-pot culinary creation directly from the crockpot.
Notes
- Customize the ranch flavor by using different seasoning blends or homemade ranch mix for a more personalized taste profile.
- Opt for low-sodium cream of chicken soup to reduce salt intake and make the dish more diet-friendly.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini to increase fiber and vitamin content.
- Create a gluten-free version by using gluten-free cream of chicken soup and checking the ranch mix ingredients for hidden gluten sources.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg