Crockpot Million Dollar Chicken (Print)
Creamy, cheesy chicken slow-cooked with crispy bacon for an irresistible main dish.
# 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 (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your crockpot in a single layer.
02 - Combine cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, sour cream, half of the bacon, spring onions, garlic, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
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 internal temperature of 165°F and is tender throughout.
05 - Sprinkle remaining crumbled bacon and additional fresh herbs over the top just before serving.
06 - Serve hot alongside rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting while you go about your day
- That bacon and cheese combination is basically impossible to resist
- Leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch the next day
02 -
- Spray your crockpot with cooking spray first, that cheese mixture can really stick
- Avoid lifting the lid too often, every peek adds about 15 minutes to the cooking time
- If your chicken breasts are huge, they might need an extra hour or so
03 -
- Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts if you have the extra time to debone
- Line your slow cooker with a parchment paper sling for easier cleanup