Description
This Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken & Veggies recipe is a hearty, comforting one-pot meal featuring tender chicken breasts slow-cooked with diced potatoes and carrots, seasoned with a homemade ranch blend. Perfect for an easy, wholesome dinner that requires minimal prep and delivers big on flavor.
Ingredients
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Ranch Seasoning Mix
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Slow Cooker Base
- 3 cups ½-inch diced yellow waxy potato
- 3 cups ½-inch diced carrots
- ¼ cup chicken stock
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or boneless, skinless thighs)
- 1 tablespoon Ranch Seasoning (divided)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Ranch Dressing
- ⅓ cup whole Greek yogurt (or non-dairy yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon avocado mayo
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (or fresh lemon juice)
- 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons Ranch Seasoning
Instructions
- Make the Ranch Seasoning: In a small bowl, stir together the onion powder, granulated garlic powder, dried dill, and kosher salt until thoroughly combined to create your homemade ranch seasoning blend.
- Prepare the slow cooker base: Place the diced potatoes and carrots into the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the chicken stock and ½ tablespoon of the ranch seasoning, then toss to evenly coat the vegetables.
- Add the chicken: Place the chicken breasts on top of the veggies. Sprinkle the chicken with the remaining ½ tablespoon of ranch seasoning and ½ teaspoon kosher salt to season thoroughly.
- Cook the chicken and veggies: Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and the vegetables are tender. Cooking times may vary slightly based on your slow cooker model.
- Make the Ranch Dressing: While the chicken and veggies cook, whisk together the Greek yogurt, avocado mayo, apple cider vinegar, and 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of ranch seasoning in a bowl. Taste and adjust seasonings to preference for a creamy, tangy ranch sauce.
- Serve: Once cooked, remove the chicken and vegetables from the slow cooker. Slice the chicken breasts and serve alongside the veggies with the ranch dressing on the side for drizzling or dipping.
Notes
- This dish is a versatile, filling meal that uses simple ingredients with a homemade ranch seasoning blend, making it perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if preferred for a moister texture.
- Use non-dairy yogurt and a vegan mayo alternative to make it dairy-free if desired.
- Adjust ranch seasoning quantities to taste based on your preference for herb and spice intensity.
- Cooking times may need adjustment for different slow cooker models; ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (of 6)
- Calories: 319 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 716 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.02 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 98 mg
