Here’s a Crockpot Ranch Chicken and Potatoes recipe that’s creamy, savory, and pure comfort food — with almost no prep. Everything cooks together in one pot for an easy weeknight dinner.
🍗 Crockpot Ranch Chicken and Potatoes
⭐ Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1½ lbs baby potatoes, halved (or 3–4 cups diced potatoes)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning (1 oz)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (optional for extra creaminess)
- 2 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional add-ins:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar (for serving)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- Chopped parsley or green onions
- Bacon bits (for loaded-style)
⭐ Instructions
1. Layer in the crockpot
- Place potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add chicken on top.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning and pepper over the chicken.
2. Add sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together:
- cream of chicken soup
- chicken broth
- cream cheese (if using)
Pour over chicken and potatoes. Dot with butter.
3. Cook
- Low: 6–7 hours (best texture)
or - High: 3½–4 hours
Chicken should shred easily and potatoes should be tender.
4. Finish
Shred or slice the chicken. Stir everything together to coat in the creamy ranch sauce.
Top with:
- Cheddar
- Bacon
- Green onions
(if you want that “loaded” vibe)
⭐ Serve With
- Steamed green beans
- Broccoli
- Dinner rolls
- Side salad
⭐ Variations
Garlic Ranch Chicken & Potatoes
Add 1–2 tbsp minced garlic + ½ tsp paprika.
Cheesy Ranch Version
Stir in 1–2 cups shredded cheddar during the last 15 minutes.
Ranch Bacon Chicken
Add cooked bacon or bacon bits at the end.
Healthy (No Soup) Version
Replace the soup with:
- 1 cup broth
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
If you want, I can write:
✅ Instant Pot version
✅ No dairy version
✅ Ranch chicken & potatoes with carrots
Just tell me!
