Crock Pot Pesto Ranch Chicken and Veggies #RSC

"Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry. You can't get much easier than this! With little prep work, all ingredients get mixed into the crock pot to create a complete meal. The pesto and ranch combine to make a delicious sauce that coats the chicken, potatoes and carrots. Our family just loved this recipe and I hope that you do, too! Feel free to adjust the amount of veggies to your liking."
 
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Ready In:
8hrs 10mins
Ingredients:
7
Serves:
4
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ingredients

  • 4 -6 red potatoes (use 4 if your potatoes are large, 6 if they are small)
  • 2 cups baby carrots
  • 4 shallots, sliced
  • 4 chicken breasts, bone in and skin removed. (If you use boneless, decrease cooking time)
  • 6 ounces pesto sauce
  • 1 ounce Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dressing Mix
  • 12 cup chicken broth (can use as little as 1/4 C)
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directions

  • Cut the potatoes in half if they are small or into quarters if they are large.
  • Put the potatoes, baby carrots and shallots into the bottom of the crock pot.
  • Place the chicken breasts on top of the vegetables.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the pesto and chicken broth with the packet of Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix until completely combined.
  • Pour the pesto/ranch mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
  • Mix everything together so the sauce covers all ingredients.
  • Put the lid onto your crock pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • Enjoy!

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Reviews

  1. So easy a new husband can do it! Smelled great and tasted yummy.
     
  2. Wow!!! My house smelled wonderful while this was cooking, couldn't wait to eat it for my lunch. I scaled back the recipe and used boneless, skinless chicken breast. I used recipe#234198, #234198 for the pesto sauce, which also worked well for my Weight Watcher diet. Since I was at home, I made mine in the oven. I covered it and cooked for about 1 hour at 275 degrees and then uncovered it for about 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees. Thanks for sharing the recipe and good luck with the contest!!
     
  3. I thought this was good! My husband said it was ok. My daught er and niece turned their nose up and refused.
     
  4. This was pretty good and quite easy. I made mine with leftover spinach pesto that needed to be used up. The chicken was a little dried out, but otherwise, it was good. I'll just cook it less time next time.
     
  5. I love that this is a complete meal done ahead of time, and the pesto gives it a great flavor. I used a half cup of broth (for a half recipe), but I think I would add more next time, so the chicken can soak up the juiciness from it - and I think to make it more "stew-like" wouldn't be a bad thing either. Any which way, a very good all-in-one dish!
     
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Hello! I have a wonderful husband and two fantastic kids. I love to read, have fun with family and friends, stay active with: running; soccer; golf; biking; hiking; and gardening. I love to travel. I'm looking forward to more international travel someday. Cooking has become a passion for me. I love to read cookbooks, watch the Food Network, and try new recipes. I have way too many cookbooks! A few of my favorites are: Barefoot Contessa (any - but especially 'Family Style'),Rachael Ray 30-Minute Meals 2, Roasting by Barbara Kafka, Beyond Parsley & The Black Dog Summer on the Vineyard Cookbook. I try to carefully choose recipes that I think my family will enjoy, which is why most of my ratings are 3-5 stars. Happy cooking!
 
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