Crockpot Million Dollar Chicken (Printable Version)
Tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a rich, creamy cheese mixture with crispy bacon and herbs.
# What You Need:
→ Poultry
01 - 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Cheese & Dairy
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - ½ cup sour cream
→ Vegetables
06 - 3 spring onions, thinly sliced
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
→ Meat
08 - 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
→ Pantry & Spices
09 - 1 tsp onion powder
10 - 1 tsp garlic powder
11 - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
12 - ½ tsp salt, or to taste
13 - ½ tsp black pepper
→ Garnish
14 - Chopped fresh parsley or chives
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, sour cream, half of the bacon, spring onions, garlic, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until thoroughly blended.
03 - Spread the cheese mixture evenly over each chicken breast, ensuring complete coverage.
04 - Cover and cook on LOW setting for 5 hours, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is tender throughout.
05 - Sprinkle remaining bacon and fresh herbs over the top just before serving. Serve hot alongside rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- Five minutes of prep transforms into something that tastes like you spent all day cooking
- The cheese sauce creates this incredible velvety blanket that keeps every bite impossibly juicy
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- The chicken will release a surprising amount of liquid, which actually creates this self basting effect you want to embrace
- Resist the urge to stir halfway through because the cheese mixture forms a protective seal that keeps everything tender
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- Sun dried tomatoes tucked under the cheese layer add this incredible burst of sweetness
- Chicken thighs instead of breasts practically guarantee youll never have a dry bite