slow cooker jalapeno popper chicken
This Slow Cooker Jalapeno Popper Chicken combines all the flavors of your favorite jalapeno poppers into a delicious and creamy chicken dish. Perfect for a hearty meal, served with rice or in a tortilla.
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 6 breasts boneless, skinless chicken About 2 pounds.
- 8 ounces cream cheese Softened.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced jalapenos Fresh or pickled.
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- to taste chopped green onions Optional for garnish.
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapenos, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Pour the cheese mixture over the chicken, making sure the chicken is well-coated.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and easily shred with a fork.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks and mix it well with the cheesy sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.
- For a spicier dish, add more jalapenos or include some diced serrano peppers.
- This dish pairs well with rice, tortillas, or can be served as a filling for tacos.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for later use. Just reheat before serving.
Notes
For a spicier dish, add more jalapenos or include some diced serrano peppers.
This dish pairs well with rice, tortillas, or can be served as a filling for tacos.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for later use. Just reheat before serving.