Crockpot Bacon Ranch Chicken
A delicious, easy-to-make dish featuring juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and rich ranch flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (1 ounce)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts. Trim off any excess fat.
Cooking
- Lay the chicken breasts flat in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix over the chicken.
- Place the softened cream cheese on top of the seasoned chicken.
- Pour the chicken broth over the chicken, then add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for about 4 hours or low for approximately 6 hours.
- Once done, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks.
- Stir well to mix the chicken with the creamy ranch sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon on top and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow cheese to melt.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
Consider using chicken thighs for more flavor. Cook bacon ahead for extra crispness. For a healthier twist, use Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese.