Description
Sweet chili chicken is a delectable dish that fuses sweet and spicy flavors, making it a crowd-pleaser for any gathering. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken breasts simmered in a luscious combination of sweet chili sauce and cream cheese, resulting in a creamy texture that’s irresistible. Perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners, this one-pot wonder requires minimal prep time and simple ingredients. Just set it in the slow cooker and let it do the work while you enjoy your day. Serve it over rice, noodles, or as tacos for a delightful twist. With its unique flavor profile and quick cleanup, sweet chili chicken will keep your taste buds dancing!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 oz ranch dressing mix
- 20.75 oz sweet chili sauce (about 2.5 cups)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker.
- Sprinkle ranch dressing mix evenly over the chicken.
- Pour sweet chili sauce over the seasoned chicken.
- Top with cream cheese.
- Cook on LOW for 4.5 hours or HIGH for 3.5 hours until fully cooked.
- Shred the chicken using two forks in the slow cooker and stir to combine with the melted cream cheese.
- Serve hot over rice with sliced green onions on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4.5 hours (LOW) or 3.5 hours (HIGH)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg