Creamy Slow Cooker Crack Chicken Recipe Easy and Perfect for Weeknights
A creamy, cheesy, and savory slow cooker chicken dish that is easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights. The combination of cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and crispy bacon makes it irresistibly delicious and comforting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet (or 1 tablespoon) ranch seasoning mix
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 100 g)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: sliced green onions or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels and crumble once cooled. (Alternatively, microwave bacon between paper towels for 3-4 minutes.)
- Place 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker in an even layer.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper evenly over the chicken.
- Cut softened cream cheese into cubes and scatter on top of the chicken and seasonings. Do not stir.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F and is tender enough to shred.
- Remove chicken breasts and shred using two forks or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon until cheese melts into the sauce.
- Let the mixture sit on warm for 5-10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Before serving, sprinkle sliced green onions or chives on top for garnish.
Notes
Let cream cheese come to room temperature before adding to avoid clumps. Cook bacon separately for best texture. Shred chicken while hot for easier shredding. If sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon of chicken broth or milk to loosen. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth or milk. Can be adapted for dairy-free or low-carb diets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 35
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