Crockpot Million Dollar Chicken (Print version)
Creamy, cheesy chicken with crispy bacon, slow-cooked to tender perfection in your crockpot.
# What you'll 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 make it:
01 - Arrange chicken breasts in the bottom of your crockpot in a single layer.
02 - In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, sour cream, half of the bacon, spring onions, garlic, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
03 - Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
04 - Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours, or until chicken is tender and cooked through (internal temperature at least 165°F).
05 - Just before serving, sprinkle the remaining bacon and additional fresh herbs over the top.
06 - Serve hot, with your favorite sides such as rice, mashed potatoes, or veggies.
# Expert suggestions:
01 -
- The cheese mixture creates the most incredible velvety sauce that keeps the chicken moist
- Your house will smell amazing all day long
- Bacon makes everything better
02 -
- Do not lift the lid during cooking or you will add significant time
- Thicker chicken breasts may need an extra hour
- The sauce will thin out slightly as it cooks
03 -
- Spray your slow cooker insert with cooking spray for easier cleanup
- Chicken thighs stay even juicier if you prefer dark meat