Crockpot Million Dollar Chicken (Printable Version)
Tender chicken enveloped in a rich cheese mixture with crispy bacon, slow-cooked to creamy perfection in your crockpot.
# 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
# Directions:
01 - Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer.
02 - Combine cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, sour cream, half the bacon, spring onions, garlic, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix until thoroughly incorporated.
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.
06 - Serve hot alongside rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Set it and forget it cooking that tastes like you spent hours at the stove
- The kind of rich, creamy comfort food that makes rainy days feel cozy
02 -
- Don't be tempted to peek too often
- The sauce creates its own juices so no need to add liquid
03 -
- Cook your bacon ahead of time and freeze the crumbles
- Double the sauce if you love having extra for serving over rice