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Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken

  • Author: Avery
  • Total Time: 6–8 hours
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (if ranch mix is gluten-free)

Description

This Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken is a rich, cozy, and ultra-creamy weeknight dinner that practically cooks itself. Tender shredded chicken simmers in a velvety ranch and cream cheese sauce, then gets finished with melty cheddar and fresh green onions. It’s simple, hearty, and guaranteed to be a family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 oz)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer, if possible.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, ranch seasoning mix, and chicken broth. Whisk or stir until smooth and well blended.
  3. Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chicken, making sure all of the chicken is coated in the sauce.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is very tender and shreds easily with a fork.
  5. Once cooked, remove the lid and shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks, mixing it into the creamy sauce.
  6. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions. Stir until the cheese is melted and everything is well combined and creamy.
  7. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed before serving. Serve hot with your favorite sides.

Notes

  • Use softened cream cheese so it blends smoothly into the sauce and doesn’t stay lumpy.
  • If the sauce seems thin right after shredding, let it sit uncovered on WARM for 10–15 minutes to thicken slightly.
  • Check your ranch seasoning and broth for saltiness before adding extra salt at the end.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6–8 hours (LOW) or 3–4 hours (HIGH)
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 420 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 900 mg (approximate, depends on ranch mix and broth)
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g (approximate)
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 36 g
  • Cholesterol: 155 mg

Keywords: slow cooker cream cheese chicken, crockpot cream cheese chicken, ranch chicken, easy chicken dinner, shredded chicken, creamy chicken recipe

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