Cream Cheese Chicken Crock Pot Recipe for Easy Dinners
A creamy, flavorful, and budget-friendly chicken recipe made in the crock pot. Perfect for busy weeknights or comforting family dinners, this dish combines tender chicken, cream cheese, and simple seasonings for an effortless meal everyone will love.
Yield: 4 people
Calories: 390kcal
Cost: $5
Equipment
- Crock Pot
- Knife and Cutting Board
- Mixing spoon or spatula
Materials
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 8 oz cream cheese cubed, full-fat recommended
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix about 1 oz
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional, for extra flavor
- Fresh parsley or green onions chopped, optional garnish
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from chicken and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Place chicken in the crock pot and pour in the chicken broth.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning and garlic evenly over the chicken.
- Cube cream cheese and scatter it on top of the chicken.
- Cover and cook: 6–7 hours on LOW or 3–4 hours on HIGH.
- Once cooked, shred chicken with two forks directly in the crock pot.
- Stir well until cream cheese blends smoothly into the sauce.
- Optional: Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
- Garnish with parsley or green onions before serving.
Notes
For a keto version, serve over zucchini noodles, cauliflower rice, or roasted veggies.
For a family-friendly option, pair with egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.