Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Crack Chicken
A creamy, cheesy slow cooker chicken dish that combines ranch seasoning and cream cheese for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 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
- ½ cup cooked green onions (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Begin by placing the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Add the Seasoning: Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix evenly over the chicken.
- Cream Cheese Layer: Cut the softened cream cheese into cubes and scatter them on top of the chicken and ranch dressing mixture.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for about 3-4 hours.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and stir to combine everything until fully blended.
- Cheesy Finish: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top, cover again, and allow it to melt for about 10 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: If you’re using green onions, top your creamy chicken concoction with them before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding garlic or onion powder. You can also experiment with different cheeses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg