Description
This Creamy Crockpot Chicken with Cream Cheese is the ultimate easy dinner recipe for busy nights when you want something warm, rich, and comforting. Tender slow-cooked chicken is combined with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and savory seasonings to create a creamy crockpot meal packed with flavor. Whether you need quick dinner ideas, easy family meals, cozy comfort food, or simple crockpot recipes, this creamy chicken dish is guaranteed to become a favorite at the dinner table.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 ounces cream cheese softened
1 cup chicken broth
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
Instructions
1. Lightly grease the crockpot insert with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Place the chicken breasts evenly into the bottom of the slow cooker.
3. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper over the chicken.
4. Add the softened cream cheese on top of the chicken.
5. Pour the chicken broth around the chicken inside the crockpot.
6. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender.
7. Shred the chicken gently with two forks directly inside the crockpot.
8. Stir everything together until the cream cheese creates a smooth creamy sauce.
9. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
10. Top with crispy bacon and chopped chives before serving warm.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture.
For extra flavor, add sautéed mushrooms or spinach during the last hour of cooking.
This creamy chicken tastes delicious served over mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: easy dinner, crockpot chicken, creamy chicken, comfort food, slow cooker meals, family dinner ideas