Weight Watchers Crack Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 8 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup light ranch dressing
• 1/2 cup fat-free chicken broth
• 1/2 cup turkey bacon bits (or light bacon, crumbled)
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: Red pepper flakes for heat

Cooking Methods

1. Slow Cooker Method

1. Prep Chicken
   • Place chicken pieces in slow cooker
   • Sprinkle with ranch seasoning mix
   • Season with salt and pepper
2. Add Creamy Ingredients
   • In a bowl, mix:
     • Softened cream cheese
     • Light ranch dressing
     • Chicken broth
   • Pour mixture over chicken
   • Stir to coat evenly
3. Cook
   • Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours
   • OR cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours
   • Chicken should be tender and easily shredded
4. Finish
   • Shred chicken using two forks
   • Stir in shredded cheese
   • Let sit for 10 minutes to thicken

2. Instant Pot Method

1. Prep
   • Place chicken in Instant Pot
   • Add ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper
   • Mix cream cheese, ranch, and broth
   • Pour over chicken
2. Pressure Cook
   • Close lid, set valve to sealing
   • Cook on High Pressure for 10 minutes
   • Natural release for 5 minutes
   • Quick release remaining pressure
3. Finish
   • Shred chicken
   • Stir in cheese
   • Let sit to thicken

3. Oven-Baked Method

1. Preheat
   • Oven to 375°F (190°C)
   • Grease a 9×13 baking dish
2. Prep
   • Mix all ingredients except cheese in baking dish
   • Ensure chicken is evenly coated
3. Bake
   • Cover with foil
   • Bake for 25-30 minutes
   • Uncover, sprinkle cheese
   • Bake additional 5-10 minutes until cheese melts

Serving Suggestions

• Serve over cauliflower rice
• Use as a filling for low-point wraps
• Top a salad
• Eat as-is for a protein-packed meal

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Serving Size: 1 cup
• Calories: Approximately 220-250
• Weight Watchers Points: 5-6 points
• Protein: 25g
• Carbs: 3-4g
• Fat: 12g

Meal Prep Tips

• Stores in refrigerator for 3-4 days
• Freezes well for up to 2 months
• Reheat in microwave or on stovetop
• Best if reheated with a splash of chicken broth

Variations

• Use Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese for lower points
• Add chopped jalapeños for extra kick
• Swap ranch for a homemade low-point dressing
• Use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation

Notes

• Always check your specific Weight Watchers plan for exact point values
• Ingredient substitutions may change point calculation
• Can be made dairy-free with appropriate swaps

Tips for Success

• Use fresh chicken for best texture
• Don’t overcook to keep chicken tender
• Stir occasionally during slow cooking
• Let sit after cooking to allow sauce to thicken