Description
A simple and delicious 4-ingredient crockpot chicken recipe that requires minimal effort. Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked with ranch seasoning, cream cheese, and bacon, resulting in a creamy, flavorful dish perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch dressing seasoning (about 1 oz)
- 1 block cream cheese (8 oz, cut into chunks)
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (or bacon bits)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot, ensuring they lay flat for even cooking.
- Add seasoning: Sprinkle the ranch dressing seasoning evenly over the chicken breasts to infuse flavor.
- Layer cream cheese and bacon: Place the cream cheese chunks on top of the chicken, then evenly sprinkle the cooked and crumbled bacon.
- Cook the mixture: Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred and combine: Using two forks, shred the chicken inside the crockpot and thoroughly mix it with the cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and bacon to create a creamy, savory mixture.
Notes
- You can use bacon bits if short on time, but freshly cooked bacon adds more flavor.
- Cream cheese can be softened slightly before adding for easier mixing.
- Shredded chicken can be served over rice, pasta, or in sandwiches.
- Adjust ranch seasoning amount to taste if you prefer a milder or stronger flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on LOW or 3-4 hours on HIGH
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: crockpot chicken, easy chicken recipe, slow cooker dinner, ranch chicken, creamy chicken, bacon chicken
