Cheddar Bacon Ranch Slow Cooker Chicken & Potatoes
These cheesy slow cooker chicken and potatoes are loaded with cheddar, bacon, chives, and herby ranch is an easy one pot meal that everyone in the family will love.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or tenders thighs work too
- 2 lbs red potatoes
- 2/3 cup ranch dressing, divided
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- 1 tsp each salt and pepper
- 6 tablespoons butter, cubed
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan, grated
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded
- 5 strips bacon, cooked crispy and diced
- 2 tablespoons chives, minced
Instructions
- Dice potatoes into 1" pieces and add to the slow cooker. Dice chicken into 2" pieces and add to the slow cooker. Add in all the seasonings and 1/2 cup ranch dressing then toss the chicken and potatoes until well incorporated. Add butter cubes and garlic. Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours.
- Toss the chicken and potatoes and spoon out 1/3 cup of excess liquid (leaving some behind is ok). Add in sour cream and remaining 1/3 cup ranch dressing. Return the lid and cook another 30-45 minutes so the sour cream warms through. Toss together to incorporate sour cream and ranch.
- Top with all three cheeses, cover and allow to cook until it melts, about 15 minutes. Top with chives and crispy bacon and enjoy.