Slow Cooker Crack Chicken

 

INGREDIENTS

  

• ▢ ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
• ▢ 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
• ▢ 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• ▢ 1 block (8-ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature, cut up into 4 pieces for easier melting
• ▢ 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• ▢ 6 slices bacon, cooked to a crisp and chopped
• ▢ chopped green onions, for serving
• ▢ chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

 

• Pour chicken broth into the slow cooker and stir in the ranch seasoning mix.
• Add the chicken breasts to the slow cooker and stir around to coat the chicken.
• Cover with the lid and set the slow cooker on LOW for 5 hours, or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours. 
• When done, remove the lid and shred the chicken inside the slow cooker using two forks or shredding claws.
• Stir in the cream cheese and 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese; stir until completely melted and combined. 
• Top with remaining cheddar cheese; cover with the lid and let the cheese melt. 
• Remove the lid and sprinkle chopped bacon on top.
• Garnish with green onions and parsley.
• Serve in sandwiches, wraps, burgers, and/or lettuce cups.