Description
Crockpot Crack Chicken is a creamy, cheesy slow-cooker chicken recipe loaded with ranch seasoning, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon. This easy-to-make dish features tender shredded chicken that’s perfect for sandwiches, sliders, or served as a flavorful main course.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch dressing mix
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Slider buns or sandwich rolls for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts evenly at the bottom of the slow cooker to ensure even cooking.
- Add seasoning: Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix evenly over the chicken breasts for a flavorful base.
- Add cream cheese: Cut the softened cream cheese into cubes and distribute them on top of the chicken and ranch seasoning.
- Slow cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred the chicken: Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks.
- Combine ingredients: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, then stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it melts and combines fully.
- Add bacon: Mix in crumbled cooked bacon, reserving some bacon crumbles for garnish.
- Season to taste: Adjust with salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Garnish: Sprinkle chopped green onions and the reserved bacon crumbles on top for added flavor and texture.
- Serve: Spoon the creamy crack chicken onto slider buns or sandwich rolls and enjoy as a main dish or party appetizer.
Notes
- The cream cheese must be softened for easy mixing and even melting.
- Use cooked bacon for best texture; bacon can be cooked ahead or microwaved.
- Adjust seasoning at the end to prevent over-salting due to ranch and bacon.
- Optional green onions add freshness and a mild onion flavor.
- Ideal served on slider buns, but it’s also great as a topping for baked potatoes or with crackers.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat nicely.
