Crockpot Ranch Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots Recipe
This Crockpot Ranch Chicken recipe is a comforting and easy one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, baby potatoes, carrots, and a creamy ranch-infused sauce. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish delivers rich flavors and hearty textures with minimal effort, making it perfect for a busy weeknight or a cozy family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (high) or 8 hours (low)
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes (low) or 4 hours 15 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 24 ounces tiny red potatoes (or Yukon Gold)
- 16 ounces baby carrots
Protein
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
Sauce and Seasonings
- 21.5 ounces cream of chicken soup (2 cans)
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 4 ounces chopped chiles (optional)
- 1 ounce Ranch seasoning mix (divided use)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Sprinkle the chicken breasts or thighs with salt, pepper, and one tablespoon of the Ranch seasoning mix, making sure each piece is evenly coated.
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly and rinse the baby carrots. Place both potatoes and carrots in the bottom of the slow cooker to form an even layer.
- Layer the chicken: Lay the seasoned chicken on top of the vegetables, ensuring it is evenly distributed for consistent cooking.
- Make the sauce: In a blender, combine the cream of chicken soup, chicken stock, chopped chiles (if using), and the remaining Ranch seasoning mix. Blend until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the sauce: Carefully pour the blended sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker, covering everything evenly.
- Cook the dish: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender.
- Finish and serve: Before serving, shred or chunk the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks to your preferred consistency. Mix gently with the vegetables and sauce, then serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute baby potatoes with Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces if larger.
- The chopped chiles add a subtle spice; omit for a milder flavor.
- For thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to reduce liquid slightly.
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for juicier meat.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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