Sweet Chili Chicken Recipe
This Sweet Chili Chicken recipe is a deliciously simple slow cooker meal combining tender shredded chicken with a creamy, tangy ranch and sweet chili sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, it features a creamy texture from melted cream cheese and a burst of flavor from sweet chili sauce, served best over rice and topped with fresh green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes on LOW or 3 hours 30 minutes on HIGH
- Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes on LOW or 3 hours 40 minutes on HIGH
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American Fusion
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 oz. packet ranch dressing mix
- 20.75 oz. sweet chili sauce (about 2.5 cups; Panda Express brand recommended)
- 8 oz. cream cheese (Philadelphia brand recommended for best melting)
For Serving
- Sliced green onions
- Cooked white or brown rice
- Optional green vegetable of choice (e.g., steamed broccoli or green beans)
Instructions
- Add Chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts evenly in the slow cooker to form a base layer.
- Sprinkle Ranch Mix: Evenly sprinkle the 1 oz. packet of ranch dressing mix over the chicken breasts to infuse seasoning throughout the meat.
- Pour Sweet Chili Sauce: Pour the sweet chili sauce over the chicken and ranch mix, making sure the sauce covers the chicken thoroughly for balanced flavor.
- Add Cream Cheese: Place the block of cream cheese directly on top of the chicken and sauce mixture to melt and add creaminess during cooking.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook the mixture on LOW for 4.5 hours or on HIGH for 3.5 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Shred and Mix: Using two forks, shred the cooked chicken directly in the slow cooker. Stir in the melted cream cheese thoroughly to create a creamy, well-blended sauce with the shredded chicken.
- Serve: Serve the sweet chili chicken over cooked rice, garnished with sliced green onions. Add your choice of steamed or sautéed green vegetables for a balanced meal.
Notes
- Use Philadelphia cream cheese for best melting results and texture.
- Adjust cooking time based on your slow cooker’s heat level; ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- The sweet chili sauce brand can affect sweetness and spice level; adjust quantity or brand as desired.
- This dish pairs well with steamed broccoli, green beans, or a fresh side salad.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and freeze well for future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup shredded chicken with sauce
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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