Slow Cooker Loaded Chicken and Potatoes

Ingredients

• 0.5 cups chicken broth
• 3.5 tablespoons ranch dressing mix
• 2 pounds boneless , skinless chicken breasts
• 1.5 pounds new potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 6 ounces cream cheese
• 0.25 cups ranch dressing
• 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• bacon to taste
• scallions for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients

2. 2

   Stir together chicken broth and ranch dressing mix in the bottom of a 5-quart slow cooker until combined. Add chicken breasts in an even layer over broth mixture, followed by an even layer of potatoes. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Cover and cook until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are fork tender, about 2 hours and 45 minutes on HIGH or about 3 hours and 45 minutes on LOW.

4. 4

   Remove chicken breasts from the slow cooker and place them on a cutting board. Let them cool slightly for 5 minutes. Coarsely shred the chicken using 2 forks.

5. 5

   Add cream cheese, ranch dressing, and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese to slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH until cheeses begin to melt and potatoes are fully tender, about 10 minutes. Uncover and stir cheese mixture until just about fully combined.

6. 6

   Add shredded chicken back to slow cooker and stir until evenly coated in cheese mixture.

7. 7

   Divide among 8 shallow bowls. Garnish with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese, top with bacon and scallions. Serve immediately.