Slow Cooker Chicken & Cream Cheese with Pineapple Rings
This creamy and tropical slow cooker chicken is made with just four simple ingredients: chicken, pineapple, cream cheese, and ranch seasoning. A comforting, sweet-savory dish that’s low effort and full of flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights.
INGREDIENTS:
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
8 oz cream cheese softened and cut into large cubes
20 oz pineapple rings in juice juice reserved
1 oz dry ranch seasoning mix 1 packet
DIRECTIONS:
Lightly grease the insert of a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker with oil or nonstick spray.
Place the chicken breasts or thighs in a single layer in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Sprinkle the dry ranch seasoning mix evenly over the chicken.
Drain the canned pineapple rings and reserve the juice. Lay the rings on top of the chicken. Pour 1/2 cup of the reserved juice over everything.
Scatter the cream cheese cubes over the top of the pineapple and chicken.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours, or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is very tender.
Carefully remove the pineapple rings and set aside. Shred the chicken with two forks and mix into the sauce.
Adjust the sauce by stirring in more reserved pineapple juice, if needed. Season to taste with extra salt or pepper …