Our crockpot ranch chicken thighs is a quick and simple complete dinner made with juicy chicken thighs, ranch dressing mix, petite potatoes, and baby carrots. A kid-favorite!
This 6-ingredient recipe takes dinner to the next level. Simply dump the ingredients then leave to simmer during the day. It is ready the moment your family walks through the door.
Our slow cooker chicken ranch and vegetables recipe is made with simple ingredients that are both nourishing and flavor-packed. It is a meal that both kids and parents can agree on.
Made with fresh chicken thighs, you can easily swap chicken breasts or tenderloins if preferred. You can even double or triple this recipe with ease to feed your family’s size.
Cooking chicken in the crock pot is one of our favorite hands-off cooking methods. Like any of these 50 Kid-Friendly Slow Cooker Recipes, we love being able to assemble the ingredients in the crock pot then let simmer until time to serve.
On the search for more gluten free slow cooker recipes? Add Irish Beef Stew (Slow Cooker), Rump Roast in Crockpot and No Boil Crockpot Mac and Cheese to your list.
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Ingredients
- 24 ounces baby red potatoes
- 16 ounces baby carrots
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs ✅
- 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup ✅
- 1/2 cup chicken broth ✅
- 1 ounce dry ranch packet ✅
Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.
How To Make Ranch Chicken Thighs in Crock Pot
Layer the potatoes, carrots and chicken thighs on the bottom of the crockpot.
Combine the sauce
In a medium-sized bowl combine the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and dry ranch dressing. Pour on top of the chicken in the crockpot. Place the lid on the crockpot.
Cook
Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
How To Serve
With this recipe being a complete meal, you can serve as is without any additional sides. It is a hearty meal that is sure to leave everyone feeling full.
If looking to offer a larger spread, add Gluten Free Dinner Rolls, Gluten Free Corn Bread Muffins, Roasted Frozen Vegetables, Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash or your favorite side dish to the table.
Frequently Asked Questions
This popular cut of chicken comes with both the bone and skin removed making it super kid friendly. They are quicker-cooking than bone-in thighs too. While, this cut will run a higher price tag, they have more flavor and will be juicier than chicken breasts.
Of course, you can use chicken tenderloins or pork chops as a swap too.
Per the USDA, it’s not recommended to put the frozen chicken into the crockpot, but rather thaw chicken first for food safety measures. Easily defrost frozen chicken overnight in the fridge or by running until cool continuous water.
Yes! Serve whole chicken thighs or easily shred with two forks or in the Kitchenaid mixer. Shredded chicken is especially great if you have young kids at home.
Easily turn this recipe dairy free by swapping the cream of chicken soup with a batch of our Gluten Free Dairy Free Cream of Chicken Soup.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Let cool completely before adding to an airtight container.
Easily reheat in the microwave in 30-second increments until hot.
How To Freeze
Freezing leftovers is also an option. However, we recommend not freezing the potatoes. Frozen potatoes often have an unappetizing texture when reheated.
When serving leftovers from the freezer, you can make a batch of fresh red potatoes or microwaved baked potatoes. Rice, dinner rolls or vegetables are other tasty sides to consider.
Kids In The Kitchen
Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.
- You can add the red potatoes whole into the slow cooker or slice each potato in half to practice knife skills.
- Swap the cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom or celery if preferred.
- Before serving, use a meat thermometer to temp the chicken at 165°F.
The Best Crockpot Chicken Recipes
- Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore
- Crockpot Santa Fe Chicken
- Crockpot Chicken Enchiladas
- Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes
- Slow Cooker Whole Chicken & Vegetables
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Crockpot Ranch Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 24 ounces baby red potatoes
- 16 ounces baby carrots
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs ✅
- 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup ✅
- 1/2 cup chicken broth ✅
- 1 ounce dry ranch packet ✅
Instructions
- Layer vegetables and chicken. Layer the potatoes, carrots and chicken thighs on the bottom of the crockpot.24 ounces baby red potatoes, 16 ounces baby carrots, 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Combine the sauce. In a medium-sized bowl combine the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and dry ranch dressing. Pour on top of the chicken in the crockpot. Place the lid on the crockpot.10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 ounce dry ranch packet
- ⭐️Cook. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Notes
Alternatives
- Swap cream of mushroom or celery for cream of chicken.
- Make dairy free by making a batch of Gluten Free Dairy Free Cream of Chicken Soup.
- Swap thighs with chicken breasts, tenderloins or pork chops.
- Serve reheated frozen leftovers with freshly cooked red potatoes, dinner rolls, rice or vegetables.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Leftovers can be stored in a container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Let cool completely before storing. Store in the freezer up to 3 months. Recommended to not freeze potatoes due to unappetizing texture when reheated. Easily reheat in the microwave in 30-second increments until hot. CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination. The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.Nutrition
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