Description
A simple yet delicious crockpot recipe that combines tender chicken with a creamy, cheesy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups (about 8 oz or 225 g) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 packet (1 oz or 28 g) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth or water
- 1/4 cup (about 25 g) green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prepare the chicken by placing it at the bottom of the crockpot and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Mix the cheesy sauce by combining cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and chicken broth in a bowl.
- Pour the cheese mixture over the chicken in the crockpot, ensuring it is well coated.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken in the crockpot and stir into the sauce. Serve warm over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread.
Notes
- For a spicy version, add diced jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with vegetables like cauliflower or chickpeas.
- Use fresh chicken for best results; frozen chicken requires longer cooking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: crockpot, cheesy chicken, easy recipe, family meal, comfort food