Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Begin by gathering a slow cooker, the chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, bacon, and chicken broth. Place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
- Dollop the cream cheese in small chunks over the chicken, followed by sprinkling the ranch dressing mix and adding the bacon. Finally, pour in the chicken broth until the ingredients are well covered.
- Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.
- Once the cooking time is up, remove the chicken pieces from the slow cooker and shred them with two forks.
- Stir in the grated cheddar cheese into the soup, leaving the slow cooker on HIGH for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Ladle the soup into warm bowls and consider garnishing with fresh herbs or extra cheese.
Nutrition
Notes
For best results, avoid opening the lid during cooking to retain heat and moisture. Customize with spices like paprika or cayenne for added flavor.
