Description
This Easy Pepper Jack Crack Chicken recipe is a creamy and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. With a combination of cream cheese, pepper jack cheese, and bacon, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 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)
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker or baking dish.
- Mix the ingredients: In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, pepper jack cheese, ranch seasoning, bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Spread this mixture over the chicken.
- Cook: Cook in a slow cooker on low for 4-6 hours or bake in the oven at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, add the chicken broth to the slow cooker.
- This dish can be served over rice, pasta, or with a side of vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg