Description
Crack chicken in the slow cooker delivers ultimate comfort with minimal effort. Rich, cheesy flavors blend perfectly, creating an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, cut into cubes
- 1 cup (113 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet (1 oz/28 g) ranch seasoning mix
- ½ cup (57 g) cooked bacon, crumbled
- ¼ cup chicken broth or water (optional, for thinning if needed)
- ¼ cup chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Chicken Placement: Nestle chicken breasts evenly across crockpot base, ensuring flat positioning.
- Seasoning Layer: Generously coat chicken surface with ranch seasoning, creating comprehensive flavor coverage.
- Cheese Preparation: Strategically distribute cream cheese cubes throughout seasoned chicken to maximize flavor absorption.
- Slow Cooking Process: Cover crockpot and set to low temperature, allowing ingredients to tenderize and meld together for 6-7 hours until chicken reaches complete doneness.
- Meat Transformation: Shred chicken using two forks directly within crockpot, creating delicate, tender meat strands with consistent texture.
- Flavor Enhancement: Fold shredded cheddar cheese and crispy bacon pieces into mixture, stirring until cheese melts completely and integrates smoothly.
- Texture Adjustment: If mixture appears overly thick, introduce small amount of chicken broth to create luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Final Cooking Stage: Continue simmering for additional 10-15 minutes to intensify flavor profile and harmonize ingredients.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped green onions across top for vibrant presentation, serving immediately while warm for optimal taste experience.
Notes
- Optimize Chicken Placement: Position chicken breasts completely flat and evenly to guarantee uniform cooking and prevent uneven heat distribution.
- Temperature Precision: Verify chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature to ensure food safety and eliminate any potential bacterial risks.
- Texture Enhancement: Add chicken broth gradually if mixture seems too thick, creating a smoother, more luxurious consistency without compromising flavor profile.
- Dietary Adaptation: Swap full-fat ingredients with low-fat cream cheese and turkey bacon for lighter, health-conscious version without sacrificing overall taste and creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg