Description
An easy, comforting slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken breasts, baby potatoes, and a creamy cheesy ranch sauce. Perfect for busy days, this dump-and-go meal is hands-off and family-friendly.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes (red and yellow mix)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (or 1.5 tablespoons homemade ranch seasoning)
- 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 150g)
- ½ cup sour cream (120ml, full-fat recommended)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (115g)
- ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth (180ml)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse baby potatoes and cut larger ones into halves or quarters for even cooking. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, and chicken broth. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Place baby potatoes in an even layer at the bottom of the slow cooker. Lay chicken breasts on top of the potatoes.
- Pour the creamy ranch sauce evenly over the chicken and potatoes, covering everything well.
- Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours until chicken is tender and potatoes are soft. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover and cook on low for another 10 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, then gently toss everything together to coat with cheese and sauce.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot from the slow cooker.
Notes
Use fresh chicken breasts for best texture; frozen chicken requires about 1 extra hour of cooking. Soften cream cheese before mixing to avoid lumps. Cooking on low heat prevents drying out chicken and mushy potatoes. Add frozen peas or green beans during last 30 minutes if desired. For thicker sauce, cook uncovered on high for 15-20 minutes after cooking or stir in extra cheese. Greek yogurt can substitute sour cream but add off heat to prevent curdling. Do not freeze leftovers as cream cheese and sour cream may separate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
Keywords: slow cooker, cheesy ranch chicken, potatoes, easy dinner, comfort food, crockpot recipe, family meal, one-pot meal