Description
This Crock Pot Chicken is the ultimate creamy, cheesy comfort food! Loaded with shredded chicken, ranch seasoning, crispy savory bits, and melted cheddar, it’s a family favorite that’s perfect for busy weeknights or game day. Just toss everything in the slow cooker and let it work its magic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth, more as needed
- 1 1/2 packets ranch seasoning mix
- 16 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
- 10 slices cooked and chopped savory plant-based protein strips, divided
- 1 1/2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Step: Place chicken breasts in a single layer into the bottom of a 7qt slow cooker pot.
- Step: Pour in the chicken broth and top the breasts with ranch seasoning mix.
- Step: Add the cubes of cream cheese. Cover with lid and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours.
- Step: Remove the cooked chicken breasts and transfer to a chopping board. Shred into bite-sized chunks using two forks.
- Step: Return the shredded chicken into the slow cooker and stir into the cream cheese and broth. If it’s too dry, adjust it now by adding a little more chicken broth and stirring it in.
- Step: Add HALF the chopped savory strips and stir them into the mixture.
- Step: Top with shredded cheese, the remaining chopped savory strips, and green onions.
- Step: Once the cheese has melted, serve and enjoy! You can eat it as is, with a side of vegetables, over mashed potatoes, or as a sandwich with a side of chips.
Notes
Boneless skinless chicken thighs will also work in this recipe for a juicier texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
Keywords: crock pot, slow cooker, chicken, cheesy, ranch, dinner, easy recipe, comfort food, main dish