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Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken and Red Potatoes
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5 from 10 votes

Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken with Red Potatoes

Tender chicken thighs, red potatoes and ranch dressing.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time5 hrs
Total Time5 hrs 20 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: slow cooker ranch chicken
Servings: 6
Calories: 629kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker Size: 6-quart or larger

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lbs. bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 Tbsp. cooking oil
  • 2 lbs. red potatoes, cubed
  • 1 oz. pkt. ranch dressing mix
  • 3 Tbsp. salted butter melted
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Instructions

  • In a large skillet set to medium-high heat, add the oil after the pan is hot. Brown the chicken thighs on both sides, no need to cook through. Set aside.
  • Add the red potatoes to the slow cooker. Sprinkle over half of the ranch packet. Drizzle over the butter. 
  • Add the chicken thighs on top of the potatoes.
  • Sprinkle over remaining dressing mix over the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 5 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.

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Notes

Nutritional values are approximate if you require a special diet, please use your own calculations. Values below are for 1/6 of the recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 629kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 201mg | Sodium: 579mg | Potassium: 1075mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 345IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2.4mg