Crockpot Crack Chicken

crack chicken in a crockpot, garnished with bacon and green onions.

4.24 from 21 votes

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Crockpot Crack Chicken! It’s a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring tender, shredded chicken bathed in a rich and creamy sauce, infused with zesty ranch and topped with crispy, savory bacon and melty cheddar cheese.

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

Total Time6 10

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 583kcal

Author: Joanna Cismaru

Equipment

Crock-Pot 7-Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken breasts boneless and skinless
16 ounces cream cheese 2 blocks
1 ounce ranch dressing mix 1 packet
½ cup chicken broth
8 slices cooked bacon crumbled
1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
5 green onions chopped

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Instructions

Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker. Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix over the chicken. Place the blocks of cream cheese on top of the chicken and ranch dressing mix. Pour in the chicken broth.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 4 hours. The chicken is ready when it can be easily shredded with a fork.
Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks and mix it with the cream cheese to combine all the ingredients well.
Stir in the crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese until everything is well mixed and the cheese is melted.
Sprinkle the green onions on top just before serving.

Notes

Chicken Choice: While boneless, skinless chicken breasts are recommended for leaner results, feel free to substitute them with thighs if you prefer more flavor and don’t mind the extra fat.
Cream Cheese Substitution: If you’re looking to cut back on calories, you can use Neufchâtel cheese or a low-fat cream cheese instead of the full-fat version, but remember, this will alter the creaminess and taste slightly.
Bacon Bits Alternative: If you’re pressed for time, you can use store-bought bacon bits instead of cooking and crumbling bacon, though fresh bacon will give a more robust flavor.
Serving Suggestions: This versatile dish pairs wonderfully with a variety of sides! Consider serving it over rice, pasta, or with a side of steamed veggies or a crisp salad to add some freshness to your meal.
Spice It Up: Feel free to add a dash of hot sauce or some red pepper flakes if you’d like to introduce a bit of heat to the dish.
Gluten-Free: To make this dish gluten-free, ensure your ranch dressing mix and chicken broth are gluten-free varieties.

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