Description
Creamy, cheesy crack chicken and rice brings comfort straight from your slow cooker, making dinner magic with minimal effort. Families will devour this rich, savory blend of tender chicken, melted cheese, and perfectly cooked rice that satisfies hunger and warms hearts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (or 1.5 lbs)
- 1.5 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2.5 cups water or additional chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Generously coat chicken breasts with ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper directly in the crockpot.
- Liquid Integration: Pour chicken broth and cream of chicken soup over seasoned chicken, gently blending ingredients to ensure even distribution.
- Slow Cooking Process: Seal crockpot and cook on low temperature for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken becomes effortlessly shreddable.
- Chicken and Cheese Fusion: After cooking, meticulously shred chicken within the crockpot using two forks, then incorporate softened cream cheese and cheddar cheese, stirring until mixture transforms into a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Rice and Bacon Incorporation: Simultaneously prepare rice using preferred liquid, then fold cooked rice and crumbled bacon into the chicken mixture, allowing flavors to meld for 5 minutes.
- Final Presentation: Garnish with freshly chopped green onions and additional crispy bacon crumbles, serving the dish piping hot for maximum flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality chicken breasts and avoid overcooking to prevent dryness. Check internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Add extra chicken broth if mixture seems too thick during cooking. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Add cream cheese and cheddar at the end of cooking to prevent separation. Cut cream cheese into small cubes for smoother melting.
- Substitute regular cream cheese with low-fat version for lighter meal. Use cauliflower rice for low-carb alternative or gluten-free ranch seasoning for specific dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg