Lite Crock Pot Cream Cheese Chicken
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Lite Crock Pot Cream Cheese Chicken—a creamy, flavorful dish made lighter with reduced-fat cream cheese and low-sodium chicken broth. This slow-cooker recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, featuring tender shredded chicken infused with the bold seasoning of dry ranch mix, garlic, and onion powder. A silky, rich sauce is thickened to perfection and can be customized with fresh baby spinach for added nutrients. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this set-it-and-forget-it meal pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or steamed veggies, making it a versatile, family-friendly dinner that's both healthy and satisfying. Perfect for those seeking easy crockpot recipes or creamy chicken dishes with a lighter twist!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces Reduced-fat cream cheese (softened)
- 1 packet Dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 2 cups Fresh baby spinach (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
Directions
Step 1
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your Crock Pot.
Step 2
Pour the chicken broth over the chicken breasts.
Step 3
Sprinkle the dry ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper evenly over the chicken.
Step 4
Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Step 5
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the Crock Pot and shred it using two forks. Set aside.
Step 6
Add the softened cream cheese to the Crock Pot and whisk it into the remaining broth until smooth and creamy.
Step 7
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Stir this slurry into the cream cheese mixture to thicken the sauce. Allow it to cook for 10-15 minutes on high, stirring occasionally.
Step 8
Optional: Stir in the fresh baby spinach and allow it to wilt for a few minutes.
Step 9
Return the shredded chicken to the Crock Pot and mix it into the sauce until evenly coated.
Step 10
Serve hot over rice, pasta, or alongside steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1416.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1890.9 |
| Total Fat 67.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 31.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 713.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4806.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 48.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 10.8g | |
| Protein 241.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 7.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 454.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3196.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories