Description
Creamy “slow cooker crack chicken & rice” brings together tender chicken, melted cheese, and savory ranch seasoning for an irresistible comfort meal. Hearty ingredients combine effortlessly, promising a delightful dinner you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 (8 ounces/227 grams) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups (454 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (10.5 ounces/298 grams) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups (270 grams) uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) water
- 1 cup (150 grams) frozen peas (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Nestle chicken breasts into the base of the slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly placed.
- Drizzle cream of chicken soup over the chicken, then strategically dollop softened cream cheese around the protein. Sprinkle ranch seasoning mix generously and pour chicken broth to create a savory liquid foundation.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and allow the mixture to simmer on low temperature for 6-7 hours or accelerate the process on high for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches perfect tenderness.
- Utilize two forks to meticulously shred the cooked chicken directly within the slow cooker, thoroughly incorporating the meat into the luxurious creamy sauce.
- Simultaneously prepare rice in a separate cooking vessel, following package instructions and utilizing precise water measurements to achieve fluffy texture.
- Introduce cooked rice into the slow cooker, gently folding in shredded cheddar cheese and optional frozen peas. Stir carefully to distribute ingredients evenly and generate uniform temperature throughout the dish.
- Conduct a comprehensive flavor assessment, calibrating salt and pepper levels to enhance overall taste profile.
- Elevate presentation by sprinkling chopped green onions across the surface, creating a vibrant visual and aromatic finishing touch before serving the comforting meal piping hot.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts with thighs for more flavor and moisture, preventing dry meat during long cooking times.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth and ranch mix to control salt levels, making the dish more diet-friendly.
- Customize for gluten-free needs by selecting gluten-free cream of chicken soup and checking ranch seasoning mix ingredients.
- Prep ingredients night before and store in refrigerator to save morning cooking time, ensuring quick and easy meal assembly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg