Slow cook cream chicken

Prep:10minCook:7h 20min

Can I use chicken breasts in this recipe? Yes, chicken breast do work with this recipe if you prefer them. Can I use more than 2 lbs of chicken? More chicken can be used in this recipe without changing the other ingredients and still will turn out great! Can I make this spicy? Use a spicy ranch packet or add 1 jalapeno to this recipe for added spice.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:13:55 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories726 kcal (36%)

Total Fat54.7 g (78%)

Carbs8.4 g (3%)

Sugars4.5 g (5%)

Protein49.7 g (99%)

Sodium1291.2 mg (65%)

Fiber0.2 g (1%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

2 lbsboneless skinless chicken thighs

trim off excess fat if desired

1 ozranch seasoning mix

packet

16 ozcream cheese

8 slicesbacon

sliced, cooked and drained

1 ½ cupsshredded cheddar cheese

½ cupgreen onions

sliced

Instructions

Step 1

Add the chicken thighs to the slow cooker. Sprinkle over the ranch seasoning mix. Place the cream cheese on top of the chicken.

Step 2

Cover and cook on LOW for 7 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.

Step 3

Shred the chicken, I do this right in the slow cooker with 2 forks. Stir the cooked cream cheese into the shredded chicken and also stir in the bacon. Spread out into an even layer. Sprinkle over the cheese. Cover for 10 more minutes to allow the cheddar cheese to melt.

Step 4

Serve over rice and sprinkle over the green onions. Enjoy! Other great ways to serve is over a baked potato or on sandwich rolls.