Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken

white oval serving dish layered with whole baby potatoes, cooked carrots, and topped with chicken breasts

Slow cooker ranch chicken is a timeless recipe with flavorful chicken and vegetables that even the kids are sure to love. This one-pot dinner is satisfying, healthy, and makes amazing leftovers.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 3

Total Time 3 15

Servings

Calories 437kcal

Author Jennifer Draper

Equipment

Slow Cooker
Skillet

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter to brown chicken (optional)
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
2 tablespoons homemade ranch seasoning
1 pound red baby potatoes
1 pound carrots peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 ½ cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons flour
¼ cup heavy cream

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Instructions

Optional

Melt butter in skillet over medium-high heat
Season both sides of chicken breasts with a bit of the ranch seasoning
Sear on each side until lightly browned

Slow Cooker Steps

Add potatoes and carrots to bottom of slow cooker
Place chicken on top
Add chicken stock and sprinkle with ranch seasoning
Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-6 until chicken reaches internal temp of 165 ℉
Mix flour with a bit of water to make a paste
Add paste and cream to slow cooker and stir to combine with chicken broth
Replace lid and let it continue to cook for 30 minutes or until gravy thickens

Notes

Could this be made in the Instant Pot? You can make this in an Instant Pot by following the same steps as above for the slow cooker.
- Cook on high pressure for 12 minutes.
- Allow at least a 15 minute natural pressure release and then remove chicken and veggies.
- Stir the flour-paste and cream into the liquid and turn Instant Pot to sauté mode.
- Let it simmer for a few minutes until thickened.
Could this be a make-ahead freezer meal? You could partially assemble this meal for the freezer by adding the chicken, chopped carrots, and homemade ranch seasoning to a gallon freezer bag. When ready to cook, add your potatoes, chicken stock, and other gravy ingredients!

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