Description
Hearty ranch chicken and potatoes create comfort on a plate, perfect for family dinners with minimal prep. Savory seasonings and slow cooking deliver tender meat and creamy potatoes that melt in your mouth, ensuring satisfaction with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Starches:
- 6–8 medium red potatoes, quartered
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 packet (1 ounce/28 grams) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Position chicken breasts in a single layer at the base of the slow cooker.
- Arrange quartered potatoes evenly over the chicken pieces.
- Whisk ranch seasoning mix, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Carefully drizzle the creamy seasoning mixture across the chicken and potatoes, ensuring even distribution.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set temperature to low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, monitoring until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and potatoes become fork-tender.
- Once cooking completes, gently remove chicken and potatoes using a slotted spoon to drain excess liquid.
- Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt across the dish to enhance flavors.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley for a vibrant presentation.
- Serve immediately while warm, allowing diners to enjoy the tender chicken and creamy potatoes.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts with thighs for a more tender and flavorful result, especially if cooking on high heat.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth and ranch seasoning to control salt intake for health-conscious individuals.
- Customize the dish by adding chopped carrots or celery for extra vegetables and nutrition boost.
- Ensure chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F for food safety, using a meat thermometer for precise cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 hours (low) or 4-5 hours (high)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg