Description
Slow Cooker Crack Chicken and Rice is a creamy, cheesy one-pot meal made with tender chicken, ranch seasoning, bacon, and rice. It’s rich, comforting, and incredibly easy to make in the slow cooker.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 cup uncooked white rice (long grain or jasmine)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup diced onion (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle ranch seasoning on top.
- Add cream cheese cubes and pour in the chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks.
- Stir in uncooked rice, milk, shredded cheddar, and chopped bacon. Mix well.
- Cover and cook on high for another 30–40 minutes, or until rice is cooked through.
- Stir again before serving. Garnish with green onions or more cheese if desired.
Notes
- Add steamed broccoli or peas at the end for freshness.
- Swap rice with pasta or cauliflower rice for variation.
- Stir in hot sauce or jalapeños for extra heat.
- Use sharp cheddar or try Monterey Jack for different flavors.
- For a stovetop version, simmer and assemble in a large pot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
