Description
This Slow Cooker Dump Meal features tender chicken breasts cooked alongside baby potatoes, carrots, and onions in a creamy ranch-flavored sauce. It’s an effortless, one-pot dish perfect for busy weeknights, delivering a comforting and hearty American classic with minimal prep and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 2 cups baby carrots
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids & Seasonings
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken or mushroom soup
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (or Italian dressing mix)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Garnish
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Assemble Ingredients: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker, laying them evenly spaced. Then scatter the halved baby potatoes, baby carrots, sliced onion, and minced garlic over and around the chicken for even cooking and flavor distribution.
- Prepare Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the cream of chicken (or mushroom) soup, chicken broth, ranch seasoning mix, black pepper, and olive oil. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated, creating a smooth and flavorful sauce.
- Combine and Cook: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker. Cover with the lid and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. The chicken should be fully cooked through and the vegetables tender when done.
- Finish and Serve: Once cooked, gently stir the contents to mix the sauce with the vegetables and chicken. Optionally garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and freshness. Serve directly from the cooker as a nutritious, complete one-pot meal without additional sides.
Notes
- This dump-and-go recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prepping.
- You can substitute the chicken breasts with pork chops or beef tips for variety.
- Feel free to swap baby carrots and potatoes with other hearty vegetables such as green beans or butternut squash depending on preferences or seasonal availability.
- Using ranch seasoning gives a creamy, tangy flavor, but Italian dressing mix is a lighter alternative.
