If you are looking for an easy weeknight meal, then look no further! This slow cooker recipe is so easy and delicious, I couldn’t believe it! With bacon and dried ranch dressing, how can it be anything but good? I made this on a windy, cold day in November. And it hit the spot for comfort food! Lets get started on this Slow Cooker Bacon Ranch Chicken and Rice Recipe!
Slow Cooker Recipes
I have to admit, I am a slow cooker fanatic! I love making meals in the slow cooker. Whether it is slow cooker baked ziti, or chicken chili, I will modify most recipes to the slow cooker. If possible! It is such a great kitchen tool. In the summer it keeps the house cool and in the winter, the comfort foods are amazing on a snowy or cold day! Plus it helps mammas stay out of the kitchen and enjoy life! This recipe is no different!
Chicken over Rice Recipes
Many recipes are chicken “over rice”. I like this one because it is a one and done recipe! Everything gets added to the slow cooker and you can walk away until dinner time! Easy as one, two, three!
Slow Cooker Bacon Ranch Chicken and Rice Recipe
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 3 Boneless Chicken Breast
- 12 pieces Precooked Bacon, chopped
- 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
- 2 oz or to taste Dry Ranch Dressing Mix *you can use one envelope if you don't have a bulk supply.
- 2 cans Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1 bag Frozen Mixed Veggies *I have used two bags too! Too many veggies is never a bad thing!
- 1 cup Long Grain Brown Rice, uncooked
- 2 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup 2% Milk
- 1 cup Water
- Ground Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- I use disposable liners for my slow cooker. So insert your liner then spray with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Place chicken across the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Mix garlic, soup, milk, water, dry ranch dressing, rice, frozen veggies and ground pepper together in a bowl. When well combined, pour over chicken.
- Sprinkle bacon and half of the shredded cheese on top. Cook on high for 3 hours. 4 hours if the chicken is frozen. Once chicken is cooked, remove from slow cooker and shred. Place shredded chicken back in slow cooker with remaining ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Serve with remaining shredded cheese and additional chopped bacon pieces on top and enjoy!
Conclusion
This Slow Cooker Bacon Ranch Chicken and Rice Recipe is not only very tasty but easy to make! And remember the rice is uncooked when you add it to the slow cooker and the ranch dressing mix is dry! You don’t want to change the moisture balance by substituting pre-made ranch dressing.
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Nutritional Supplements: Juice Plus+ Review
Brooke
This recipe is delicious. Perfect for those days when you don’t want to have to be in the kitchen!
Kelly
Thank you for the 5 star review!!
GiGi Eats
Well this just looks INSANELY full of flavor!
Kelly
It is! Easy and delicious!
Angela
Wow love this recipe so delicious and easy way to make. I really want to try myself. Thanks for sharing.
Kelly
I hope you love it!!!
Sarah Althouse
I am a slow cooker fanatic too and this looks so yummy!
Kelly
If it is easy AND has a ton of flavor I love it!
Kileen
This looks absolutely tasty! I really think that ranch and bacon go so perfectly together!
Kelly
Yes they do!
Knashz
This truly is some slow cooker goodness! I really do love seeing this.
Kelly
Slow cooker anything is usually pretty good! =)
LIZ CLELAND
I love making crock pot meals they are my personal favorite! Have to save and try this one.
Kelly
Aren’t they the best???
Natural Beauty And Makeup
This looks like such a happy healthy meal, I will have to try this recipe someday soon 🙂
Kelly
It is defintely very tasty!
Elodie K
Amazing recipe! Easy & delicious 😉
Kelly
I hope you love it!
rachel
Umm this sounds AMAAAAAZING. I cannot wait to try making it.
Kelly
It is amazing! But that is a personal opinion! 😉
melissa
okay wow this recipe looks amazing!
Kelly
It was very tasty!
Linda
Oh yea…my kid will love this! Chicken, rice + cheese are in his top 10. Perfect comfort food!
Kelly
And we all could use some comfort food!!!!
Alyssa Hixenbaugh
Sounds like a wonderful comforting meal! I love easy meals I can make in my crock-pot. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Kelly
I hope you love it!!
Stephanie
I’m naming you the “Slow Cooker Queen” because you always share the best slow cooker recipes! I love the sound of this one. Bacon and ranch? Yes please! I’ll definitely need to try this for myself and my husband sometime soon. Thanks for sharing!
Kelly
You are too sweet! Thank you!!!!