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Cheddar Bacon Ranch Slow Cooker Chicken and Potatoes

A comforting, one-pot slow cooker meal with tender chicken, creamy potatoes, crispy bacon, and a rich cheddar ranch sauce. Easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved
  • 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1 cup heavy cream or milk
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or green onions (optional, for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Lightly spray the inside of the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Add the halved baby potatoes to the bottom of the slow cooker. Drizzle with olive oil and toss with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Season the chicken with ranch seasoning, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Place the seasoned chicken on top of the potatoes in the slow cooker.
  • Pour the chicken broth and heavy cream (or milk) over the chicken and potatoes.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender.
  • About 30 minutes before serving, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and half of the crumbled bacon over the chicken.
  • Cover and cook until the cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with remaining bacon and chopped fresh parsley or green onions, if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1peopleCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 40gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
Keyword Cheddar Bacon Ranch, Chicken, Comfort Food, Slow Cooker
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