Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Chicken earned a spot in my regular rotation because it asks so little of me on a busy afternoon. I layer the cheddar cheese with the onion powder, set the crockpot, and let time handle the rest. By evening it tastes like I spent hours at the stove, which I did not.
With minimal prep time and the slow cooker doing all the work, you can enjoy a flavorful and satisfying dinner with little effort. This recipe is a great addition to your collection of Crockpot Recipes.
Easy Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Chicken
This dish features chicken breasts cooked slowly in a creamy mixture of cream cheese, jalapeños, and spices. The result is a rich and zesty meal that can be served over rice, in tacos, or on its own. The recipe takes about 6 hours in the slow cooker and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Combine: Spread the cheese mixture over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and mix it with the sauce in the slow cooker.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions if desired and serve over rice, in tacos, or on its own.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 350kcal
- Fat: 22g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
I keep coming back to Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Chicken because it never asks much of me and still lands on the table warm and filling. Store any extra in the fridge and it will hold for a few days. Let me know if you end up tweaking it, since half the fun is making it yours.
