Description
Are you craving an indulgent dish that combines creamy textures with a spicy kick? The Easy Pepper Jack Crack Chicken Recipe is your answer! This delicious comfort food features tender chicken slow-cooked to perfection, blended with rich cream cheese and zesty Pepper Jack cheese. Perfect for quick family dinners, game day gatherings, or any time you want to indulge, this recipe is incredibly simple and packed with flavor. Serve it over rice, in soft tortillas, or as a satisfying sandwich filling. This dish is bound to impress both kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (1 oz)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled bacon (about 6 slices)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper on top.
- If using, add chicken broth to keep the chicken moist.
- Dollop softened cream cheese over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the slow cooker. Stir in shredded Pepper Jack cheese and crumbled bacon until melted and combined.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg