Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken (Printer-Friendly Version)

Tender chicken, ranch seasoning, cream cheese, and melted cheddar combine in a creamy slow-cooked dish.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Protein

01 - 900 grams boneless, skinless chicken breasts

→ Seasoning

02 - 1 packet ranch dressing mix

→ Dairy

03 - 225 grams cream cheese, softened and cubed
04 - 120 grams shredded cheddar cheese

→ Garnish

05 - 120 milliliters cooked green onions (optional)

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Arrange the chicken breasts evenly at the base of the slow cooker.
02 - Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix uniformly over the chicken breasts.
03 - Distribute the cubed softened cream cheese atop the seasoned chicken.
04 - Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender.
05 - Using two forks, shred the cooked chicken directly in the slow cooker and stir until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
06 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the shredded chicken, cover, and allow cheese to melt for approximately 10 minutes.
07 - Top with cooked green onions if desired and serve warm immediately.

# Handy Cooking Tips:

01 - For a juicier texture, substitute chicken breasts with thighs. Adding crumbled cooked bacon imparts a smoky flavor.