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Bacon Ranch Slow Cooked Chicken Recipe

This incredibly easy recipe delivers a creamy, dreamy Bacon Ranch Chicken Alfredo that kids and adults will devour! Tender chicken slow-cooked in a rich, savory sauce tastes just like your favorite alfredo, but with a smoky bacon twist. Feel free to add extra bacon – it's that good! Perfect for a weeknight meal or a family gathering.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 190 mins
Calories 327.4 kcal
Protein 58g
Rating 4.2 (28 Reviews)
Bacon Ranch Slow Cooked Chicken 87

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bacon Ranch Slow Cooked Chicken

  • Not used in recipe; recipe specifies 6 slices bacon
  • Not used in recipe; recipe specifies 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Not used in recipe; recipe specifies 1/2 cup liquid ranch dressing
  • Not used in recipe
  • Not used in recipe
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Not explicitly called for; recipe recommends fettuccine or linguine for serving
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 slices bacon, plus extra for garnish if desired
  • 2 tablespoons reserved bacon grease
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • Favorite hot pasta (fettuccine or linguine recommended), for serving

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How to Make Bacon Ranch Slow Cooked Chicken

  1. In a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup ranch dressing, 1/4 cup milk, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Cut 6 slices of bacon into 1/2-inch pieces and cook until crispy. Set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
  3. Place 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts in your slow cooker.
  4. Pour the ranch mixture over the chicken. Drizzle with the reserved bacon grease.
  5. Sprinkle with the cooked bacon pieces.
  6. Cook on high for 3-4 hours, or on low for 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds with a fork.
  7. Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks.
  8. Serve the shredded chicken over your favorite hot pasta (we recommend fettuccine or linguine). Garnish with extra bacon if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

44g

Carbs

2g

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