Slow cooker creamy bacon chicken is a comforting and flavorful dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for a cozy dinner. Here’s a simple recipe to make it:Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
- In the same skillet, sear the seasoned chicken breasts over medium-high heat until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken breasts to the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken broth, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and paprika. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the crumbled bacon evenly over the top of the chicken and creamy mixture.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and place it on a serving platter.
- Stir the creamy sauce in the slow cooker until smooth and well combined.
- Serve the creamy bacon chicken hot, spooning the sauce over the chicken, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
- Enjoy your delicious slow cooker creamy bacon chicken with your favorite side dishes such as mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.
This creamy and flavorful chicken dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends!
