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Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe - Easy & Cheesy Dinner

Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened and cubed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese freshly grated
  • 4 cups cooked white rice for serving
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and sprinkle evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and shreds easily.
  • Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  • Add the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese to the pot. Stir continuously until the cheeses are fully melted and combined into a creamy sauce.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for an additional 10-15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  • Serve the creamy chicken generous ladled over cooked white rice.
  • Top with halved cherry tomatoes and sliced green onions immediately before serving.