Description
Are you in search of a deliciously comforting dish that’s quick to prepare? The Easy Pepper Jack Crack Chicken Recipe is your answer! This creamy and cheesy chicken dish is elevated with a spicy kick from Pepper Jack cheese, making it irresistible. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe comes together effortlessly in a slow cooker. Simply combine a few wholesome ingredients, let them simmer, and enjoy the rich flavors that make this meal a family favorite. Whether served over rice, stuffed in tacos, or enjoyed as sliders, this dish offers mouthwatering versatility that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (1 oz)
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (optional)
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- black pepper
- green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker and sprinkle ranch seasoning and spices on top.
- Add cream cheese dollops and chicken broth if using.
- Cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender (165°F).
- Shred the chicken with forks and return it to the slow cooker.
- Stir in shredded pepper jack cheese and crumbled bacon until melted.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (low) or 2 hours (high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 125mg