Description
Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken is a family favorite that brings together tender chicken, creamy ranch flavor, and the richness of cheese, all cooked effortlessly in your slow cooker. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, allowing you to set it and forget it while you focus on other activities. The creamy sauce pairs wonderfully with rice or noodles, making for a comforting meal that everyone will love. Topped with crumbled turkey bacon and fresh green onions, this dish adds an extra burst of flavor that elevates it even further.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (or 3 tbsp)
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 slices turkey bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 2 large green onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning evenly over the chicken.
- Top with chunks of cream cheese.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is fully cooked.
- Shred the chicken using two forks or a mixer directly in the slow cooker.
- Stir to combine with melted cream cheese.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese on top and cover until melted.
- Garnish with crumbled turkey bacon and chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 130mg