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Effortless Ranch Chicken

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Just throw chicken, potatoes, and carrots together with creamy ranch in your slow cooker. This handy meal takes only a few things and barely any prep. You'll come home to a warm, satisfying dinner after a long day.

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Updated on Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:27:45 GMT
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Effortless Ranch Chicken Dinner

This Crock Pot creamy ranch chicken is one of those dishes that just hits the spot. The chicken is crazy tender, soaked in a ranch-packed sauce with veggies that come out just right. Dump everything into your slow cooker and kick back while dinner sorts itself out.

Why You'll Love This

You can count on this one to fix dinner any night. The sauce is out-of-this-world and everything blends together perfectly. Setup is super chill and it's perfect for easy nights or having friends drop by.

Gather These Staples

  • Dreamy Pour: Milk brings that smooth creamy finish.
  • Main Pick: Chicken breasts are juicy and tender.
  • Packed Flavor: Dry ranch seasoning gives a punch of taste.
  • Veggie Boost: Baby carrots make it sweet and colorful.
  • Savory Base: Cream of chicken soup gets everything nice and rich.
  • Hearty Sides: Baby potatoes or chopped russets, perfect for soaking up the sauce.
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How To Make This Happen

Get Ready To Serve
If you want pull the chicken and give it a shred then stir it back in and you're set to eat.
Give It Time
Cover the slow cooker set it on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours 'til everything is soft and juicy.
Load Up The Cooker
Pop potatoes chicken and carrots into your cooker then pour that ranch-filled creamy sauce right on top.
Whip Up The Sauce
Whisk together the soup milk and ranch mix until it all comes together nice and smooth.

Pro Tricks For Success

If the sauce looks weird or splits just pull out the chicken and veggies give the sauce a good whisk and add everything back in. Red taters are awesome with this too. Want it creamier? Go for more soup or a splash of broth.

Keep Leftovers Tasty

Stash any extras in a sealed container and it'll stay good in your fridge for a solid 5 days. Warm it up in a pan or zapped in the microwave and just mix the sauce a bit if it needs it to come together again.

Change Things Up

Serve with crunchy garlic bread or a quick Caesar salad for extra goodness. Cutting carbs? Use cauliflower instead of potatoes. I sometimes swap in cream of mushroom soup or toss in green beans—so easy to switch up.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I use frozen chicken?

Stick with thawed chicken to be safe. Frozen chicken might not cook well or could end up an odd texture.

→ What can I use if I don’t have cream of chicken soup?

Try cream of celery or mushroom. Or you can whip up a homemade white sauce with broth if you’re in a pinch.

→ Can I add more veggies?

Definitely! Throw in peas, corn, or green beans. Just wait until the last hour so they don’t turn mushy.

→ Why cut potatoes in big chunks?

Chopping them into about 2-inch pieces helps them cook at the same pace as the chicken. Any smaller and you might end up with mashed potatoes.

→ Can I swap in red potatoes?

Yep, red or gold potatoes work great. They keep their shape better while cooking all day.

Effortless Ranch Chicken

Slow-cooked chicken, carrots, and potatoes swim in a creamy ranch blend. Toss it in the pot, and forget about it till dinnertime. Great for hectic days.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
480 Minutes
Total Time
490 Minutes

Category: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 6 Servings (1 pot)

Dietary: ~

Ingredients

01 4 medium Russet potatoes, chopped into chunks about 2 inches.
02 4 chicken breasts, no skin or bones.
03 2 handfuls of baby carrots.
04 1 cup of milk.
05 1 pack of dry ranch mix.
06 1 small can (10 oz) of creamy chicken soup.

Instructions

Step 01

In a bowl, whisk together milk, ranch packet, and creamy chicken soup.

Step 02

Place the chicken, carrots, and potato pieces at the bottom of your crock pot.

Step 03

Evenly pour the prepared sauce over everything inside the pot.

Step 04

Set the lid on the pot and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours.

Step 05

Spoon the mixture into plates or bowls, then drizzle some extra sauce over it before serving.

Notes

  1. Always use thawed chicken to stay safe.
  2. Cut potatoes into similar-sized chunks so they cook evenly.
  3. Feel free to swap in different cream soups if you want.
  4. Toss in extra veggies during the final hour of cooking if you'd like.
  5. Try red or yellow potatoes as an alternative option.

Tools You'll Need

  • Slow cooker.
  • A wide mixing bowl.
  • A basic whisk for mixing.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains dairy from milk and the cream soup.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 297
  • Total Fat: 6 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 37 g
  • Protein: 22 g