Description
Pepper Jack Crack Chicken delivers a zesty twist that’ll have your dinner table buzzing with excitement. Creamy, cheesy goodness comes together faster than you can say “comfort food,” making this dish a total weeknight winner.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup cooked turkey bacon bits
Cheeses and Dairy:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Nestle 2 pounds of chicken breasts into a Crockpot and generously sprinkle with salt and pepper. Scatter 8 ounces of cream cheese chunks across the top of the chicken.
- Dust 1 packet of ranch seasoning mix over the cream cheese. Sprinkle 1 cup of Pepper Jack cheese on top of the chicken.
- Pour ¼ cup of chicken broth around the edges of the chicken for extra moisture. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- After cooking, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the Crockpot. Stir everything together until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- If desired, fold in ½ cup of cooked turkey bacon bits. Mix thoroughly to distribute the bacon throughout the chicken.
- Transfer the chicken to a serving dish. Garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped green onions just before serving.
- For a crispy finish, spread the chicken in a baking dish and broil for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
Notes
- Swap out cream cheese for Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternatives if watching calories or dairy intake.
- Fresh Pepper Jack delivers more vibrant flavor compared to pre-shredded bagged cheese.
- Ensure chicken reaches 165F internal temperature for safe consumption, using a meat thermometer for precision.
- Leftovers store wonderfully in sealed containers and reheat beautifully within 34 days when refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 32 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 466 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1040 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg