Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Crack Chicken
A comforting and creamy slow cooker chicken dish that’s easy to make with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked green onions (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix evenly over the chicken.
- Cut the softened cream cheese into cubes and scatter them on top of the chicken and ranch dressing mixture.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 360-480 minutes (6-8 hours) or on high for about 180-240 minutes (3-4 hours).
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and stir to combine until fully blended.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top, cover again, and allow it to melt for about 10 minutes.
- If using green onions, top your creamy chicken concoction with them before serving.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 130mg