Description
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Easy Pepper Jack Crack Chicken Recipe. This dish combines creamy, cheesy goodness with a spicy kick from Pepper Jack cheese, making it incredibly rich and flavorful. Perfect for a quick family dinner or a gathering, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll have a hearty meal on the table in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (1 oz)
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker and sprinkle ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper on top. Add chicken broth if desired.
- Dollop softened cream cheese over the chicken.
- Cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the slow cooker.
- Mix in shredded pepper jack cheese and crumbled bacon until well combined.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (slow cooker)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg