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Crockpot Crack Chicken
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Crockpot Crack Chicken (Easy Slow Cooker Recipe)

This Crockpot Crack Chicken is an easy slow cooker recipe made with tender shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, it's perfect for sandwiches, baked potatoes, wraps, pasta, or served as a party dip.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bacon Ranch Chicken, Cream Cheese Chicken, Crockpot Chicken Recipe, Crockpot Crack Chicken, Easy Slow Cooker Chicken, Ranch Chicken, Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
Servings: 8
Calories: 465kcal

Ingredients

  • Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 8-ounce blocks cream cheese, softened
  • 1 packet 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional Add-Ins
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup diced jalapeños
  • 1 cup chopped spinach

Instructions

  • Lightly grease the slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Place the chicken breasts in an even layer in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle the garlic powder, black pepper, and ranch seasoning evenly over the chicken.
  • Pour the chicken broth around the chicken.
  • Place the softened cream cheese blocks on top.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
  • Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks.
  • Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  • Add the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
  • Stir until the cheese is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • Garnish with sliced green onions and additional bacon if desired.
  • Serve warm on sandwich buns, slider rolls, baked potatoes, pasta, rice, wraps, crackers, or lettuce wraps

Notes

  • Full-fat cream cheese creates the richest, creamiest texture.
  • Freshly shredded cheddar melts much smoother than pre-shredded cheese.
  • Add the bacon at the end so it stays crispy.
  • If the mixture becomes too thick, stir in a little extra chicken broth.
  • Boneless skinless chicken thighs can be substituted for chicken breasts.

Nutrition (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 465
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Fat: 34g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Cholesterol: 155mg
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Potassium: 520mg
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Vitamin A: 820 IU
  • Vitamin C: 2mg
  • Calcium: 245mg
  • Iron: 1.3mg