Slow Cooker Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken Casserole

Ingredients
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or cheddar-jack blend)
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 cups frozen hash browns or diced potatoes
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Optional: chopped green onions or parsley for topping
Instructions
Lightly grease the slow cooker.
Place chicken in the bottom. Season with black pepper and garlic powder.
In a bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and ranch seasoning.
Spread the mixture evenly over the chicken.
Add hash browns on top, then sprinkle with half of the cheese and half of the bacon.
Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender.
Shred or cube the chicken, stir everything together.
Top with remaining cheese and bacon. Cover and cook another 15–20 minutes until melted.
Serving
Serve hot as-is, or with a simple side salad or steamed veggies.