Slow Cooker Jalapeno Popper Chicken
Slow Cooker Jalapeno Popper Chicken takes everything you love about jalapeno poppers, tangy cream cheese, melted shredded cheese, and fresh jalapenos, and transforms it into a heavenly chicken filling that's perfect for sandwiches, taquitos, and more!
Equipment
- 5-quart or larger slow cooker
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/4 tsp. white pepper
- 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1/3-1/2 cup diced fresh jalapeno about 3-4 jalapenos (if desired, save some jalapeno rings for the top)
- 8 oz. cream cheese I use full-fat as it melts better
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided) Colby Jack or Pepper Jack are also great
- 1/3 cup ranch dressing (not the seasoning packet)
Instructions
- Place chicken in slow cooker. (I used a 5 quart for this recipe) Sprinkle the spices over the chicken. Top the seasoned chicken with the jalapeno and cream cheese. (Save the ranch and shredded cheese for later) Cook on low for 3 1/2 - 4 hours.
- When chicken is fully cooked, shred the chicken, then add the ranch dressing and 1.5 cups of the shredded cheese. Stir to fully combine, then sprinkle the last 1/2 cup of shredded cheese on the top and place any jalapeno rings you may want on top of the cheese.
- Put the lid back on the slow cooker and keep on the warm setting or "low" until the cheese has melted, about 10 minutes. This chicken is wonderful in sandwiches and perfect for taquitos, or a dip with crackers! Enjoy!*This recipe makes 20 taquitos using small taco tortillas
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