Creamy, Cheesy, Irresistible Crockpot Crack Chicken
This Crockpot Crack Chicken recipe delivers a rich, cheesy, and savory slow-cooked dish. Made with tender shredded chicken, cream cheese, Ranch seasoning, bacon, and cheddar. Perfect for sandwiches or dips.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 mins
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 (1 ounce) packet of dry Ranch seasoning mix
8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
1 cup (8 fluid ounces) chicken broth or water
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, medium or sharp
4–6 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled
One half teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
One half teaspoon garlic powder
Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Place the chicken, Ranch seasoning mix, chicken broth, pepper, and garlic powder into the basin of your crockpot.
2. Cover and cook on high for 2.5 to 3 hours, or low for 4 to 6 hours (until 165 Fahrenheit).
3. Remove chicken and shred finely with two forks, then return the meat to the slow cooker basin.
4. Stir in the softened cream cheese until fully melted and smooth.
5. Gently fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
6. Replace the lid and let the mixture sit for 10–15 minutes on ‘Keep Warm’ to finish melting the cheese.
7. Taste and add salt, if needed. Serve hot.
Notes
For juicier results, use boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
Always use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches one hundred sixty-five Fahrenheit.
Use full-fat cream cheese for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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