Description
A rich, gooey, and flavorful slow cooker chicken dish that’s keto-friendly and perfect for easy weeknight dinners. Loaded with cream cheese, cheddar, and crispy bacon, this recipe is set-it-and-forget-it delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 4 oz)
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix or 2 tbsp homemade ranch seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: sliced green onions or jalapeños for garnish
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble once cool.
- Place chicken thighs in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle ranch seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the chicken. Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Add softened cream cheese cubes to the bowl and mix just enough to combine.
- Transfer the chicken and cream cheese mixture into the slow cooker. Spread evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon on top.
- Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours until chicken is tender and cheese is melted. Alternatively, cook on high for 2-3 hours.
- Stir gently before serving to combine the cheesy sauce with chicken and bacon.
- Garnish with sliced green onions or jalapeños if desired.
- Serve warm, ideally over cauliflower rice or with steamed veggies.
Notes
Soften cream cheese before mixing to avoid lumps. Cook bacon separately for maximum crispiness. Resist lifting the slow cooker lid during cooking to maintain temperature. For extra creaminess, stir in a splash of heavy cream or sour cream before serving. To get crispy edges, broil cooked chicken for 3-5 minutes. This recipe can be doubled for meal prep and reheats well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6th
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 30
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Protein: 38
Keywords: keto, crack chicken, slow cooker, creamy chicken, low carb, easy dinner, cheesy chicken, bacon chicken