Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Crack Chicken
Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Crack Chicken is an incredibly creamy, flavorful dish that’s perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week.
The combination of tender chicken, rich cream cheese, and a blend of spices creates a dish that’s satisfying and indulgent without being too heavy. This recipe is perfect for busy days when you want a delicious, home-cooked meal with minimal effort. Just set it up in your slow cooker and let the magic happen! The cream cheese adds a velvety texture that pairs wonderfully with the juicy chicken, making it a must-try for any slow cooker enthusiast. Whether you serve it over rice, pasta, or with a side of vegetables, this dish is sure to be a family favorite.
Kitchen Equipment Needed:
- Slow cooker
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk or spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cutting board
- Knife
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 ounce)
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Directions:
- Prepare the slow cooker: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Season the chicken: Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper evenly over the chicken.
- Add the cream cheese: Distribute the cream cheese cubes on top of the seasoned chicken.
- Add the broth: Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker around the chicken, ensuring it doesn’t wash away the seasoning on top.
- Cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred the chicken: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. Stir the mixture to combine the shredded chicken with the melted cream cheese and seasoning.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken mixture and stir to combine. Cover and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the mixture is creamy.
- Garnish and serve: If desired, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy the crack chicken over rice, pasta, or with a side of your choice.
Prep Time:
- 10 minutes
Cook Time:
- 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
Total Time:
- 6 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes
Nutrition (per serving):
- Calories: 400
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
- Sodium: 750mg
- Sugar: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Crack Chicken
Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Crack Chicken is an incredibly creamy, flavorful dish that’s perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk or spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cutting board
- Knife
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix about 1 ounce
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened and cubed
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper evenly over the chicken.
- Add the cream cheese: Distribute the cream cheese cubes on top of the seasoned chicken.
- Add the broth: Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker around the chicken, ensuring it doesn’t wash away the seasoning on top.
- Cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred the chicken: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. Stir the mixture to combine the shredded chicken with the melted cream cheese and seasoning.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken mixture and stir to combine. Cover and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the mixture is creamy.
- Garnish and serve: If desired, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy the crack chicken over rice, pasta, or with a side of your choice.
- Prep Time:
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time:
- 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Total Time:
- 6 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes
- Nutrition (per serving):
- Calories: 400
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
- Sodium: 750mg
- Sugar: 1g
- Fiber: 0g