Ingredients
– 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
– 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
– 1 cup chicken broth
– 1 can diced green chiles (4 ounces)
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– Optional: sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
Creating Crockpot Pepper Jack Crack Chicken is a straightforward process when you follow these simple steps:
1. Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. Add Cream Cheese: Cut the softened cream cheese into cubes and place them on top of the chicken.
3. Mix Seasonings: In a bowl, combine the ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the chicken and cream cheese.
4. Add Broth and Chiles: Pour the chicken broth and diced green chiles over the mixture in the slow cooker.
5. Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
6. Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker.
7. Incorporate Cheese: Stir in the shredded pepper jack cheese until melted and well combined with the chicken.
8. Serve: Once everything is mixed, it’s ready to serve!
These steps will guide you in creating this incredible, cheesy, and spicy dish with ease.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low or 3 hours on high
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6-8 servings
- Calories: 380 kcal per serving
- Fat: 25g
- Protein: 30g