Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken
A creamy and comforting slow cooker dish made with tender chicken breasts, cream cheese, and flavorful seasonings. Perfect for serving over pasta, rice, or vegetables, this family-friendly recipe is rich, hearty, and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6–7 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix or Italian seasoning mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle ranch or Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper over the chicken.
- Pour in the chicken broth.
- Place the block of cream cheese on top of the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and stir everything together to create a creamy sauce.
- Serve hot over pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or with vegetables.
Notes
Add spinach, peas, or broccoli at the end of cooking for extra veggies.Use chicken thighs for a richer flavor.Stir in cooked pasta for a one-pot meal.Add shredded cheddar for extra cheesiness.Spice it up with red pepper flakes or jalapeños.Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/slow-cooker-cream-cheese-chicken/
