Crockpot Million Dollar Chicken (Printable)
Tender chicken slow-cooked in a rich cheese blend with crispy bacon topping.
# 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 (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot 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 well blended.
03 - Spread the cheese mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
04 - Cover and cook on LOW 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 with rice, mashed potatoes, or vegetables.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Five minutes of prep gives you a dinner that tastes like it came from a fancy Italian restaurant
- The cheese mixture creates an incredible sauce that everyone will be fighting to drizzle over their sides
02 -
- Avoid lifting the lid during cooking, as every peek adds valuable cooking time and lets heat escape
- If your chicken releases a lot of liquid, you can thicken the sauce by removing the chicken and stirring in a bit of cornstarch mixed with water
03 -
- Using chicken thighs instead of breasts stays juicier during long cooking times and holds up beautifully under all that cheese
- Line your slow cooker with a disposable liner for the easiest cleanup ever after all that cheesy goodness