Creamy Slow-Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken
🛒 Ingredients (serves 3–4)
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1½–2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
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8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, cut into 2 blocks
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp onion powder
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½ tsp dried parsley or Italian seasoning
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Optional: chili flakes for heat
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Optional add-ins: mushrooms, spinach, or a splash of chicken broth
👩🍳 Instructions
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Layer the chicken
Place chicken in the slow cooker in a single layer. Season evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and herbs. -
Add cream cheese
Place the cream cheese blocks directly on top of the chicken. Sprinkle a little seasoning over them too. -
Cook
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LOW: 5–6 hours
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HIGH: 3–4 hours
(No liquid needed—the chicken releases juices.)
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Finish
Once cooked, stir everything together until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Shred or slice the chicken as desired.
🍽️ Serving ideas
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Over rice or mashed potatoes
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Tossed with pasta
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Inside wraps or sandwiches
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With steamed veggies or zucchini noodles
🔥 Pro tips
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For extra richness: add ¼ cup Parmesan at the end
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For a garlic-butter vibe: add 1 tbsp butter before serving
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Want it thinner? Stir in a splash of warm milk or broth
