Crockpot Crack Chicken: 1 Unforgettable Flavor
This Crockpot Crack Chicken recipe is a creamy, savory shredded chicken dish loaded with bacon, cheddar cheese, and ranch seasoning. It’s incredibly easy to make in your slow cooker and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for sandwiches, dips, or serving over your favorite grains.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-6 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes - 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, sour cream
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning over the chicken.
- Add chicken broth to the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until chicken is cooked through and easily shredded.
- Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Add softened cream cheese and stir until melted and combined with the chicken.
- Stir in crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Stir until cheese is melted and everything is well combined.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a thicker consistency, you can remove some of the liquid before adding the cream cheese and cheddar.
- This recipe can easily be doubled for a larger crowd.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: Varies based on toppings and exact ingredient amounts
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Varies
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: Varies
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Varies
- Cholesterol: Varies