Crock Pot Bacon Ranch Chicken
This creamy crock pot bacon ranch chicken is a comforting, family-friendly dinner featuring tender chicken, smoky bacon, and a rich ranch sauce. It’s an easy, set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker meal that’s always a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (reserve 2 slices for garnish)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and trim excess fat. Place in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- In a medium mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese, ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour chicken broth evenly over the chicken in the crock pot.
- Spoon the cream cheese ranch mixture over the chicken, covering each piece.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and 6 slices of crumbled bacon on top (reserve 2 slices for garnish).
- Cover and cook on Low for 5–6 hours or High for 2.5–3 hours, until chicken is fork-tender and reaches 165°F.
- Shred the chicken in the crock pot using two forks and stir to coat with sauce. Add more broth or milk if sauce is too thick.
- Sprinkle reserved bacon and sliced green onions over the top before serving.
- Serve hot over rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, or in sandwich rolls.
Notes
For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and cheddar. To make it gluten-free, ensure your ranch mix and broth are gluten-free. Add veggies like spinach or peas during the last hour for extra nutrition. Always use softened cream cheese for a smooth sauce, and reserve some bacon for topping to keep it crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/6 of recipe (approx. 6 oz cooked chicken with sauce)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 26
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Protein: 38
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