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Bacon Ranch Chicken Ingredients:
Bacon‘s versatility allows it to blend seamlessly with various ingredients. It complements the ranch seasoning, mushrooms, and cheeses, creating a harmonious flavor profile.
Mushrooms bring a unique earthy flavor to the recipe. This complements the richness of the bacon, the creaminess of the ranch sauce, and the savory notes of the chicken, creating a well-balanced and satisfying taste profile.
Chicken is incredibly versatile and can absorb the flavors of the surrounding ingredients. In a chicken bacon ranch recipe, it acts as a canvas for the smoky notes of bacon, the richness of ranch seasoning, and other complementary flavors.
Ranch Seasoning: Pre-made ranch seasoning ensures consistency in flavor, providing a reliable taste that’s tried and tested. This consistency is particularly beneficial when recreating the recipe or sharing it with others.
Cream cheese acts as a binding agent, helping to bring together the various elements of the recipe. It ensures a cohesive and integrated texture, especially when combined with melted cheese and other ingredients.
Cheddar cheese is relatively low in carbohydrates, making it a suitable choice for a low-carb recipe. It allows you to enjoy the cheesy goodness without compromising your carb intake.
Let’s talk pasta vibes! While totally optional, I decided to amp up my dish with some pasta goodness. I went for the low-carb superhero known as “Solved” pasta – trust me, it’s a winner. Not only is it delicious, but it also rocks about half the carbs of regular pasta. So, if you’re feeling the pasta love, this low-carb option is the way to go!
Let’s build this flavor masterpiece! Start with a mushroom base, layer on those juicy chicken breasts, and sprinkle that ranch seasoning magic. Now, the grand finale – a generous dollop of cream cheese on top. Cover it up, and let the cooking dance begin! It took my creation a cozy 2 hours and 45 minutes to reach perfection. Keep an eye on the clock; your cooking time might sway depending on your cooker and the initial chicken temperature.
Can you cook frozen chicken in the crockpot?
Safety first! Make sure your chicken is completely thawed before its slow cooker adventure. This reduces the time it spends in the temperature danger zone. Once it’s fully cooked, let the shredding party begin – grab two forks or a brave hand mixer (watch out for hot splashes!).
Now, here comes the cheesy and bacony fun! Sprinkle in that cheddar goodness and the crispy bacon bits. Cover it up and let them mingle in slow-cooker bliss for another 30 minutes until the cheese is all melty.
Voila! Your dish is now ready for the spotlight. Time to serve up some deliciousness!
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Ingredients
- 2 oz mushrooms
- 5 pounds chicken breast
- 2 packages ranch seasoning
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 8 oz bacon
- 3 cups cheddar cheese
Instructions
- To your crockpot add 2 oz of chopped mushrooms, 5 pounds of chicken breast, 2 packages of ranch seasoning, and 16 oz of cream cheese.2 oz mushrooms, 5 pounds chicken breast, 2 packages ranch seasoning, 16 oz cream cheese
- Cover with a lid and cook on high until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165F.
- While the chicken is cooking chop up the bacon and cook until crispy. Drain off excess oil and set aside.8 oz bacon
- After the chicken is fully cooked shred it up, top it with 3 cups of cheddar cheese, and the cooked and crispy bacon.3 cups cheddar cheese, 8 oz bacon
- Cover with a lid and cook another 30 minutes to melt the cheese.
Just made this today. I decided not to add the bacon and cheese as i was worried about how many fat grams it would end up with. The chicken mixture without those two things is really good. Next time I will probably add either one or both of the ingredients i left out. Delicious!
I am glad that you liked the recipe.