Slow Cooker Loaded Chicken and Potatoes
Slow Cooker Loaded Chicken and Potatoes pairs tender shredded chicken with baby potatoes in a tangy ranch-cheese sauce, then finishes with Cheddar, crispy bacon, and fresh scallions. Rich, savory, and satisfying, it captures the flavors of a loaded baked potato in one pot. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or feeding a crowd.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook2 hrs 55 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow Cooker Loaded Chicken and Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
In the bottom of a 5-quart slow cooker, stir together the chicken broth and ranch dressing mix until combined. Arrange the chicken breasts in an even layer over the broth mixture, then add an even layer of potatoes. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- 3
Cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are fork-tender, about 2 hours and 45 minutes on HIGH or about 3 hours and 45 minutes on LOW.
- 4
Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and transfer them to a cutting board. Let cool slightly for 5 minutes. Coarsely shred the chicken with 2 forks.
- 5
Add the cream cheese, ranch dressing, and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH until the cheeses begin to melt and the potatoes are fully tender, about 10 minutes. Uncover and stir the cheese mixture until almost fully combined.
- 6
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir until evenly coated with the cheese mixture.
- 7
Divide among 8 shallow bowls. Garnish with the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese and top with bacon and scallions. Serve immediately. Recipe developed by Amanda Holstein.
- Calories 421.64 kcal High 21%
- Protein 36.48 g Good Source 73%
- Carbohydrate 19.81 g 7%
- Total Fat 21.57 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 10.21 g High 51%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 112.45 mg High 37%
- Sodium 506.38 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 2.67 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 2.05 g --
- Added Sugars 0.23 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 251.31 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 1.67 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 388.21 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 77.67 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 0.21 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Loaded Chicken and Potatoes is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 3 hrs 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Yellow Potatoes, Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 421.64 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow Cooker Loaded Chicken and Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Yellow Potatoes, Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Cream Cheese. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Slow Cooker Loaded Chicken and Potatoes?
- About 3 hrs 5 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 421.64 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow Cooker Loaded Chicken and Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Slow Cooker Loaded Chicken and Potatoes healthy?
- Slow Cooker Loaded Chicken and Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 421.64 calories and 36.48 g of protein, or 73% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 506.38 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.21 g (51% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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