Crockpot Million Dollar Chicken (Print Version)
Tender chicken breasts in a luscious three-cheese blend with crispy bacon topping, slow-cooked to perfection.
# 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 (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, sour cream, half the bacon, spring onions, garlic, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully incorporated.
03 - Spread the cheese mixture evenly over each chicken breast, ensuring complete coverage.
04 - Cover and cook on LOW setting for 5 hours, until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and is tender throughout.
05 - Sprinkle remaining crumbled bacon and fresh herbs over the top just before serving.
06 - Serve immediately with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The cheese sauce creates its own rich gravy that youll want to spoon over everything
- Set it and forget it cooking that delivers restaurant quality results
- Leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch the next day
02 -
- Do not lift the lid during cooking or youll add precious cooking time
- The sauce may look separated at first but will come together beautifully as it rests
- Cheese at the edges of the slow cooker will brown and develop crispy bits
03 -
- Spray your crockpot with nonstick spray for easier cleanup
- Shred your own cheese for the smoothest sauce texture