Hearty Creamy Cheddar Bacon Ranch Slow Cooker Chicken and Potatoes Recipe - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 1 kg (2 lbs) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 500 g (1 lb) baby potatoes, halved (or red potatoes, diced)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup heavy cream or 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 packet (30 g) ranch seasoning mix (or 2 tbsps homemade ranch mix)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsps chopped green onions or chives
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• Extra bacon crumbles (optional)