Easy Pepper Jack Crack Chicken Recipe
This Easy Pepper Jack Crack Chicken recipe is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful dish that can be made in a slow cooker or on the stovetop. Perfect for a comforting family meal or a crowd-pleasing party dish!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes (slow cooker) or 30 minutes (stovetop)
- Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes (slow cooker) or 45 minutes (stovetop)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Slow Cooker Method:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 oz)
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled (about 6 slices)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (optional, for slow cooker)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Stovetop Method:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 oz)
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled (about 6 slices)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Slow Cooker Method:
1. Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper over the chicken. Add the chicken broth if using. 2. Add Cream Cheese: Dollop the softened cream cheese over the chicken breasts. 3. Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until fully cooked. 4. Shred the Chicken: Remove and shred the chicken, then return to the slow cooker. Stir in the cream cheese mixture. 5. Add Cheese and Bacon: Stir in pepper jack cheese and bacon until melted. 6. Serve: Garnish with green onions.
- Stovetop Method:
1. Cook the Chicken: Brown and cook the chicken in a skillet. Remove and shred. 2. Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt cream cheese with seasonings. 3. Combine and Melt: Add chicken, pepper jack cheese, and bacon. Mix until melted. 4. Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of pepper jack cheese used.
- For a lower-fat version, use light cream cheese and reduced-fat cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Pepper Jack Chicken, Crack Chicken, Slow Cooker Chicken, Stovetop Chicken, Creamy Chicken Recipe
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