Description
Sweet Chili Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly balances sweet and spicy flavors, making it a crowd favorite. This recipe is not only simple to prepare but also incredibly versatile. Ready in just a few hours with minimal effort, it can be served over rice, in tacos, or as vibrant lettuce wraps. The combination of tender chicken simmered with sweet chili sauce and cream cheese results in a rich and creamy texture that your family and friends will adore. This dish is ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, ensuring everyone leaves the table satisfied.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix evenly over the chicken.
- Pour the sweet chili sauce on top of the chicken.
- Add the block of cream cheese to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4.5 hours or HIGH for 3.5 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and stir in the melted cream cheese until well combined.
- Serve hot over rice, garnished with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4.5 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg