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Creamy Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken and Vegetables

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This cozy family dinner features tender chicken breasts, hearty vegetables, and a creamy ranch-infused sauce, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker. It’s easy, comforting, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser for busy weeknights or chilly evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 1 lb baby potatoes, halved (Yukon gold or red potatoes)
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced into thick rounds (about 1 cup)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cups frozen or fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
  • Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for serving, optional)
  • Shredded cheddar cheese (optional topping)

Instructions

  1. Wash and halve the baby potatoes. Peel and slice carrots into thick rounds. Chop the onion. Trim green beans if using fresh.
  2. Arrange potatoes, carrots, onion, and green beans at the bottom of the slow cooker. Place chicken breasts on top.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine ranch seasoning, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, softened cream cheese, sour cream, black pepper, and garlic powder. Whisk until mostly smooth.
  4. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Spread evenly with a spatula.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
  6. If the sauce is thin after 4 hours, let it cook longer or remove the lid for the last 30 minutes to thicken.
  7. Remove chicken breasts and shred or slice. Stir veggies and sauce together, then return chicken to the slow cooker and mix gently.
  8. Optional: For a smoother sauce, blend the sauce with an immersion blender before mixing in chicken and veggies.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley, chives, or shredded cheddar cheese if desired.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, ensure ranch seasoning and soup are labeled gluten-free. You can substitute potatoes with cauliflower for low-carb, or use dairy-free alternatives for cream cheese and sour cream. Prep veggies the night before for convenience. If sauce is too thin, remove lid for last 30 minutes or add instant mashed potato flakes. Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for extra juiciness.

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