Description
Cheddar Bacon Ranch Slow Cooker Chicken and Potatoes is a comforting dish that transforms a classic combination into a mouthwatering meal. This easy recipe features tender chicken breasts enveloped in creamy ranch dressing, smoky bacon bits, and flavorful potatoes, all slow-cooked to perfection. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also brings warmth and joy to your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1.5 lbs small red potatoes, quartered
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Season with garlic powder and black pepper.
- Add quartered red potatoes on top of the chicken.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix ranch dressing with half of the cooked bacon and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Pour the ranch mixture over chicken and potatoes in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with remaining bacon and cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg