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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your Crock Pot.
Pour the chicken broth over the chicken breasts.
Sprinkle the dry ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper evenly over the chicken.
Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the Crock Pot and shred it using two forks. Set aside.
Add the softened cream cheese to the Crock Pot and whisk it into the remaining broth until smooth and creamy.
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.
Optional: Stir in the fresh baby spinach and allow it to wilt for a few minutes.
Return the shredded chicken to the Crock Pot and mix it into the sauce until evenly coated.
Serve hot over rice, pasta, or alongside steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1891 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 67.7 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.3 g | 156% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 713 mg | 238% | |
| Sodium | 4806 mg | 209% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.8 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.8 g | ||
| Protein | 241.1 g | 482% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 454 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 3196 mg | 68% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
