Description
A creamy and tangy slow cooker dish with shredded chicken, ranch seasoning, cream cheese, cheddar, and crumbled bacon that is perfect for potlucks and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot in a single layer.
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning evenly over the chicken.
- Place the cream cheese on top of the chicken (you can slice it into chunks so it melts faster).
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the lid and shred the chicken with two forks directly in the slow cooker; mix the cream cheese into the shredded chicken until well combined.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and evenly distributed.
- Top with crumbled bacon and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
This recipe is protein-forward and low in carbs but relatively high in saturated fat and sodium due to cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, and ranch mix. To lower sodium or saturated fat, consider using low-sodium ranch seasoning or reduced-fat dairy options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 to 3/4 cup
- Calories: 516
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 57g
- Cholesterol: 100mg