Crock Pot Creamy Ranch Chicken with Bacon and Cheese

Ingredients

- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and diced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce

Instructions

1. Prepare Appliance
Set up your crock pot and turn it to the low setting. Allow it to preheat while you prepare the ingredients.

2. Add Chicken and Seasoning
Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the crock pot. Add the salted butter in small pieces on top of the chicken. Sprinkle the dry ranch seasoning evenly over the chicken breasts.

3. Creamy Layer
Cut the cream cheese into smaller cubes and distribute over the seasoned chicken breasts. This ensures even melting as the dish cooks.

4. Layer with Flavors
Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the top. Add the shredded cheddar cheese, ensuring the chicken is completely covered.

5. Add Vegetables and Heat
Distribute the chopped green onions and diced jalapeños over the cheesy chicken. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes for an extra kick.

6. Finish with Spice
Drizzle the hot sauce over the entire mixture to add depth and spice.

7. Cook
Cover the crock pot and cook on low for approximately 4 hours. The chicken should be tender and infused with flavors.

8. Serve
Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken right in the crock pot for easy mixing with the cream and cheese sauce. Serve hot, garnished with additional chopped green onions if desired.

Preparation & Cooking Times

Preparation Time:
PT15M
15 minutes

Cooking Time:
PT4H
4 hours

Total Time

PT4H15M
4 hours and 15 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 1800

Keywords

Crock Pot, Ranch Chicken, Dinner Recipe, Creamy Chicken, Bacon Chicken, Slow Cooker Dinner, Easy Dinner, Family Meal, Chicken Breasts, Comfort Food

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