Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken
  • 1 leek, cleaned and chopped
  • 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 celery rib, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 poblano pepper, chopped
  • 1 serrano pepper, whole
  • 1 (15 ounce) tomatoes, petite diced
  • 1 ounce ranch dressing mix
  • 7 cups water
  • bay leaf
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Chop up the vegetables and put them in the crockpot.
  • Add the tomatoes, with juice.
  • Add the ranch dressing mix.
  • Remove some of the skin of the chicken.
  • Place the chicken on top of the vegetables.
  • Add the serrano pepper whole and remove before serving.
  • Add the water to cover.
  • Cook for 6-8 hours on high.