Slow Cooker Jalapeno Popper Chicken Recipe
This Slow Cooker Jalapeno Popper Chicken is a creamy, cheesy, and mildly spicy dish that transforms simple chicken breasts into a flavorful meal perfect for slider buns or as a main dish. Made with ranch seasoning, cream cheese, Colby Jack cheese, and fire-roasted chiles, it brings the beloved jalapeno popper flavors to your dinner table with minimal effort using a slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours (low) or 2-3 hours (high)
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes (low) or 2 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 8-10 slider servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (thin sliced or regular)
- 1 oz ranch dressing mix
Cheese and Peppers
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 8 oz shredded Colby Jack cheese (pre-shredded is fine)
- 7 oz fire-roasted chiles (drained)
- 2 jalapenos (seeds removed and diced)
Serving
- Slider buns (King’s Hawaiian savory rolls recommended)
- Sliced green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the thin sliced or regular chicken breasts into the slow cooker in an even layer, ensuring they cover the base completely.
- Add Seasoning: Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix evenly over the chicken to impart flavor.
- Add Cream Cheese: Cut the cream cheese into chunks and distribute them evenly on top of the chicken and ranch mixture.
- Layer Cheeses and Peppers: Sprinkle the shredded Colby Jack cheese, fire-roasted chiles, and diced jalapenos evenly over the cream cheese.
- Cook in Slow Cooker: Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Mix and Shred: Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker with two forks and stir everything together until well combined and creamy.
- Serve: Spoon the jalapeno popper chicken onto slider buns and garnish with sliced green onions. Enjoy warm as a delicious and hearty sandwich.
Notes
- For less heat, remove all seeds and membranes from the jalapenos.
- You can substitute plain Greek yogurt or sour cream for some cream cheese for a tangier flavor.
- Use pre-shredded cheese to save time, but fresh-shredded cheese melts better.
- Fire-roasted chiles add a smoky depth but can be substituted with canned diced green chiles if preferred.
- Perfect for game day or casual gatherings served as sliders or alongside your favorite sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (approx. 1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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