Description
This Ultimate Crockpot Crack Chicken is an easy, creamy, and flavorful slow-cooked chicken dish that combines tender chicken breasts with cream cheese, ranch seasoning, cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon. Perfect for a comforting meal served on buns, wraps, over rice, or with crackers and veggies.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cream cheese, cubed
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Pour 1 cup of chicken broth over the chicken, then evenly sprinkle 1 ounce of ranch seasoning mix on top. Dot the chicken with cubed cream cheese, distributing it over the entire surface.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is very tender and easily shreddable.
- Shred the Chicken: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly inside the crockpot to mix with the cooking juices and cream cheese.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: Stir the shredded chicken well until the cream cheese is melted completely, forming a rich, creamy sauce that coats the chicken thoroughly.
- Add Cheese and Bacon: Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and most of the crumbled bacon into the chicken mixture. Then, top with the remaining cheddar cheese and bacon, cover the slow cooker, and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sliced green onions over the top if desired. Serve the Crockpot Crack Chicken warm on buns, in wraps, over rice, or with crackers and fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier result, but adjust cooking time accordingly.
- For a lower-fat version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and cheddar cheese.
- Make sure the chicken is fully cooked and tender before shredding for best texture.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Try adding spices like garlic powder or smoked paprika for extra flavor if desired.
