cream cheese ranch chicken crock pot

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Chicken as food

Chicken is the most common type of poultry in the world.^[1] Owing to the relative ease and low cost of raising chickens—in comparison to mammals such as cattle or hogs—chicken meat (commonly called just “chicken”) and chicken eggs have become prevalent in numerous cuisines.

Chicken can be prepared in a vast range of ways, including baking, grilling, barbecuing, frying, and boiling. Since the latter half of the 20th century, prepared chicken has become a staple of fast food. Chicken is sometimes cited as being more healthful than red meat, with lower concentrations of cholesterol and saturated fat.^[2]

The poultry farming industry that accounts for chicken production takes on a range of forms across different parts of the world. In developed countries, chickens are typically subject to intensive farming methods while less-developed areas raise chickens using more traditional farming techniques. The United Nations estimates there to be 19 billion chickens on Earth today, making them outnumber humans more than two to one.^[3]

Slow Cooker Crack Chicken

Ingredients:

2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs (trim off excess fat if desired)
1 oz. packet ranch seasoning mix
16 oz. cream cheese
8 slices bacon (sliced, cooked and drained)
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sliced green onions

Instructions:

Add the chicken thighs to the slow cooker. Sprinkle over the ranch seasoning mix. Place the cream cheese on top of the chicken.
Cover and cook on LOW for 7 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
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.
Serve over rice and sprinkle over the green onions. Enjoy! Other great ways to serve is over a baked potato or on sandwich rolls.

Recipe Notes:

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.

Nutrition Information:

What to serve this with

Over white rice (my favorite option)
Eat it as is if you are on a low carb or keto diet
Over-toasted hamburger buns
Mashed potatoes
Inside of baked potatoes
With crackers; serve as a dip
Add a salad on the side with any of the above options

How long do I cook?

Place the lid on the slow cooker
Cook on low for 7 hours and do not open the lid during the cooking time.

CROCK POT CREAMY RANCH CHICKEN

INGREDIENTS FOR CROCK POT CREAMY RANCH CHICKEN

4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 oz pkg ranch dressing mix
8 oz pkg cream cheese softened and cubed
10.75 oz can cream of chicken soup
Optional: prepared angel hair pasta

HOW TO MAKE CREAMY RANCH CHICKEN IN A CROCK POT

Place your chicken in the bottom of your crock pot
Evenly put your cream cheese cubes, ranch mix and soup all over your chicken
Cover and cook on low for 2-4 hours
Remove your chicken from your crock pot and place on top of a bed of angel hair pasta, if desired
Mix your sauce in your crock pot until smooth and spoon over chicken and pasta

NOTE

This recipe has cream of chicken soup in it. If you would rather make your own instead of using the store bought stuff, we have a great Homemade Cream Soup Substitute for Recipes that you might want to check out!
Since I was changing things up on this recipe and had never tried it before, I definitely wanted my trusty ol’ Sir Hamilton (my Hamilton Beach Programmable Insulated Slow Cooker) to do the cooking for me. A new recipe can give you surprises sometimes, so I wanted my reliable crock pot for sure! You can use your favorite 5-6 quart slow cooker.
I served this over angel hair pasta with wonderful results. You could eat it without pasta or use your favorite pasta. Make it your own!
As with any of our recipes, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly depending on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.
All slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline and should always be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.

SLOW COOKER CRACK CHICKEN (CHEDDAR RANCH CHICKEN)

Ingredients

3 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
▢2 packets dry ranch seasoning or try my Homemade Ranch Seasoning
▢2 8 ounce cream cheese
▢6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
▢1 cup cheddar cheese
▢chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

In a slow cooker add the chicken to the bottom. Sprinkle with dry ranch seasoning. Top with cream cheese. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours long.
Shred the chicken with two forks. Top with bacon and sprinkle with cheese. Cover until melted. Serve on buns, over rice and garnish with green onions.

Tips for the Best Crack Chicken Slow Cooker

- Chicken: Use skinless and boneless chicken for less fat and grease. You can use boneless skinless chicken thighs with the same success as chicken breasts.

Bacon: For the best taste and texture use real bacon crumbles not bacon bits which can be pretty artificial tasting.
Keep it from Drying! This is definitely a recipe you don’t want to over cook it. The best success is long and low.
Cream Cheese: Chunk the cream cheese and distribute evenly over the chicken for even melting.
Cheddar Cheese: Bacon and cheddar just go together but you can easily change it up, try jalapeno pepper jack for a kick, colby or even swiss.
Storing Cheddar Ranch Chicken: Keep this in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days and YES you can freeze it. Put it in a freezer safe airtight container and it will keep for up to 3 months.

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Ingredients

3 large (8 oz) Chicken Breasts, halved, boneless and skinless
1 8-ounce box Cream Cheese
2 Tablespoons Dry Ranch Dressing Mix (1-ounce packet)
½ cup Chicken Broth
1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded

Instructions

Place the chicken in the bottom of the crockpot.
Pour the broth in the crock and then sprinkle the chicken with the ranch dressing.
Cut the cream cheese into four pieces and place them on top of the chicken.
Sprinkle with the shredded cheese and place the lid on the crockpot.
Cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 6, or until the temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. I use a digital meat thermometer.
Shred the chicken. You can use 2 forks, or a hand mixer works wonderfully, just place it in the crock and mix for a minute or two.
Serve hot over buns, rice, potatoes, or pasta.

How to Serve Crockpot Creamy Ranch Chicken

This crockpot shredded chicken is so versatile!
• You can serve it as the main course with sides.
• Make it into tacos on soft or crisp tortillas.
• Serve on buns or bread as sandwiches.
• Serve it as a dip.

What is the Best Cut of Chicken to Use?

This recipe calls for large boneless/skinless chicken breasts, but you can also use boneless/skinless chicken thighs.

CROCKPOT FIESTA RANCH CREAM CHEESE CHICKEN

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons water
2 pounds chicken breasts (not frozen)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

ADD LATER

1 (1 oz.) packet dry ranch seasoning mix (3 tablespoons)
8 oz. ⅓ less fat cream cheese, cubed
Hot sauce to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Lightly grease slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Add two tablespoons water.
In a small bowl, mix olive oil and seasonings EXCEPT Ranch seasoning. Rub mixture all over chicken then place chicken in the bottom of your slow cooker along with any remaining mixture. Cook on high for 2-4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours or until chicken is tender enough to shred, being careful not to overcook.
Remove chicken to a cutting board, and let rest 5 minutes before shredding. Drain excess liquid in slow cooker. Return shredded chicken to slow cooker.
Top shredded chicken with cubed cream cheese and sprinkle with ranch seasoning. Cook on HIGH an additional 20 minutes then stir in cream cheese until chicken is evenly coated. Taste and add hot sauce to taste if desired.
Delicious as filling in tacos, taquitos, burritos, enchiladas, etc.

IS CREAM CHEESE CHICKEN HEALTHY?

Cream Cheese Chicken only contains chicken, spices, and cream cheese, so it is a great choice for those on low-carb diets. If you are on a keto diet replace the ⅓ reduced fat cream cheese with regular.

Crockpot Cream cheese Chicken is also a great choice for those who are gluten-free as it does not contain any flour or grains.

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cream cheese ranch chicken crock pot