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Creamy Keto Crack Chicken

A creamy and cheesy chicken dish that's perfect for meal prep, family gatherings, or cozy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or other cheese like pepper jack or mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled halal chicken bacon substitute with any halal-friendly bacon alternative
  • 1 envelope ranch seasoning mix adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth necessary for flavor and creaminess
For Seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped green onions (optional for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by placing your boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a slow cooker or a stovetop pan.
  2. Cut the cream cheese into chunks and spread them evenly over the chicken.
  3. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix over everything.
  4. Add the chicken broth to the cooker or pan.
Cooking
  1. If using a slow cooker, cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. For stovetop, cover and simmer on low for about 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  2. Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and stir everything together.
  3. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it melts into the mixture.
  4. Add the crumbled halal chicken bacon if using and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
  1. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and serve hot over cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or enjoy on its own.

Notes

This dish can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and freezes beautifully for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat on low with a splash of chicken broth.