This Dump Dinner Is So Good, You’ll Lick the Lid
There’s something deeply comforting about walking into your house after a long day and having a delicious smell hit you right in the olfactory sensors. (Smeller). Yes! Dinner is already done! That’s the beauty of crock pot comfort food — it’s cozy, effortless, and there for you when you need it most. No stress, no standing over a stove, no piles of dishes. Just dump in a few simple ingredients before work, flip the switch, and come home to a meal that smells (and tastes) like someone’s been cooking for you all day.
Dump, stir, and walk away — your crock pot’s got this
Crock Pot Chicken & Ranch Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6–8 hrs (low) or 4 hrs (high)
Serves: 4–6
Cook time: 6–8 hrs (low) or 4 hrs (high)
Serves: 4–6
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus more for topping if you want)
- 1 lb baby red potatoes, halved or quartered
- 1 cup bacon bits (or 6 slices cooked and crumbled)
- ½ cup chicken broth (or water)
- 1/3 cup chives or green onions for topping
Instructions:
- Dump everything into your crock pot — chicken first, then potatoes, soup, ranch mix, broth, and cheese.
- Stir lightly to coat. Don’t worry about perfection — it’ll mix as it cooks.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours, until chicken shreds easily and potatoes are tender.
- Shred chicken in the pot and stir everything together before serving.
- Top with back bits and a sprinkle of cheese and chopped green onions before serving.
Serving ideas:
- Spoon over quinoa or serve with a side salad.
- Add a handful of spinach or frozen peas during the last 30 minutes for a veggie boost.
There’s just something about crock pot meals that makes life feel a little more manageable. You don’t have to stress, plan, or even think too hard — dinner’s already taking care of itself while you handle everything else. When you finally lift that lid at the end of the day and get a whiff of creamy, cheesy ranch chicken and potatoes, it’s like instant comfort. The kind of meal that feels like a hug in a bowl.
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