Spicy Pepper Jack Crack Chicken for Flavorful Weeknight Dinners
This spicy pepper jack crack chicken is a creamy and flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners. It's easy to prepare in a slow cooker and can be served in various ways.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- ½ cup cooked bacon crumbled
- ¼ cup green onions finely chopped
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix evenly over the chicken.
- Cut the cream cheese into cubes and layer on top of the chicken.
- Add chicken broth around the edges of the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker and mix with the melted cream cheese and ranch mixture.
- Stir in the shredded pepper jack cheese and crumbled bacon, allowing to melt.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro before serving.
- Serve hot over rice, in tortillas, or on a bun.
Notes
Serve with rice, tortillas, or on a bun for a delicious meal.