Bacon and Teriyaki Ranch Chicken (Slow Cooker)

This recipe comes from the A Year of Slow Cooking website. The original recipe calls for cheese and oil, but I have never added either. I also usually make my own teriyaki sauce ahead of time, to avoid the additives in the store bought stuff. I also use nitrite/nitrate-free bacon.

Ingredients

• 2-3 chicken breasts, or equivalent bird pieces
• 12 pieces cooked and crumbled bacon
• ¼ cup teriyaki sauce
• ½ cup Ranch salad dressing

Directions

1. Put the chicken in the slow cooker.
2. In a small bowl, combine the teriyaki sauce and the ranch dressing.
3. Pour sauce over the top of the chicken. Add the crumbled bacon to the crock, getting between the chicken pieces, if you can.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4. The cooking time will depend on how thick your chicken pieces are, and if they are fresh or frozen.