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Slow Cooker Cheesy Ranch Chicken & Potatoes

Slow Cooker Cheesy Ranch Chicken & Potatoes

Slow Cooker Cheesy Ranch Chicken & Potatoes is a creamy, cheesy comfort food recipe that's incredibly easy to make. With tender chicken, perfectly cooked potatoes, ranch flavor, and melted cheddar, this crockpot dinner is guaranteed to become a regular family favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1½ pounds baby potatoes halved
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 1-ounce packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 4 slices cooked bacon crumbled (optional)

Method
 

  1. Lightly grease the slow cooker with cooking spray.
  2. Place the halved baby potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Lay the chicken breasts on top of the potatoes.
  4. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper evenly over the chicken and potatoes.
  5. Pour the chicken broth around the edges of the slow cooker.
  6. Dot the top with butter.
  7. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours or HIGH for 2½ to 3½ hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and the potatoes are fork-tender.
  8. Remove the chicken and cut or shred it into bite-sized pieces.
  9. Stir the softened cream cheese into the cooking liquid until smooth.
  10. Add 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
  11. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and gently mix everything together.
  12. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top, cover, and cook for another 10 to 15 minutes until melted.
  13. Garnish with chopped parsley and crumbled bacon before serving, if desired

Notes

  • Baby Yukon Gold potatoes hold their shape well during slow cooking.
  • Freshly shredded cheese melts more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese.
  • Full-fat cream cheese creates the creamiest sauce.
  • Avoid overcooking the chicken to keep it juicy.
  • Stir gently so the potatoes stay intact.