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Fiesta Ranch Creamy Crockpot Chicken

Creamy, tangy shredded chicken made in the slow cooker with ranch seasoning and cream cheese.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 pounds chicken breasts not frozen
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 packet (1 oz.) dry ranch seasoning mix about 3 tablespoons
  • 8 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese cubed
  • hot sauce to taste

Instructions

  • Lightly grease the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray and add 2 tablespoons water to the bottom.
  • In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, ground cumin, ancho chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, dried oregano, and smoked paprika.
  • Rub the spice–oil mixture all over the chicken breasts, then place the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker, adding any leftover mixture from the bowl.
  • Cook on HIGH for 2–4 hours or on LOW for 6–7 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreds; avoid overcooking.
  • Remove the chicken to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes, then shred with two forks. Drain excess liquid from the slow cooker and return the shredded chicken to it.
  • Top the shredded chicken with the cubed cream cheese and sprinkle the dry ranch seasoning evenly over the top.
  • Cook on HIGH an additional 20 minutes, then stir until the cream cheese melts and coats the chicken evenly; add hot sauce to taste and stir to combine.
  • Serve as desired (tacos, burritos, enchiladas, etc.).

Equipment

  • Slow cooker (crockpot)
  • Small Bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • Tongs or fork
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Spatula or large spoon

Notes

  • Use 1/3 less fat cream cheese for a softer texture; regular cream cheese should be softened first.
  • Drain excess liquid before adding cream cheese for a thicker sauce.