Description
Slow Cooker Crack Chicken combines tender shredded chicken with cream cheese, ranch seasoning, crispy bacon, garlic, butter, and melted cheddar. This easy American comfort food requires only 10 minutes of preparation and serves six.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons ranch seasoning powder
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 ounces bacon, cooked and chopped
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. Add the softened cream cheese, minced garlic, ranch seasoning, butter, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper.
3. Cover the slow cooker with the lid.
4. Cook on High for 3 to 4 hours or on Low for 6 to 7 hours.
5. Check the chicken with a meat thermometer. It should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
6. Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board or large plate.
7. Shred the chicken with two forks.
8. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
9. Add the cooked bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.
10. Stir until the chicken is evenly coated and the cheese melts into the creamy sauce.
11. Taste and adjust the salt or pepper as needed.
12. Serve warm on sandwich buns, over rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or with crackers.
Notes
Use softened cream cheese so it blends smoothly into the sauce.
Cook the bacon until crisp before adding it to the slow cooker.
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs can replace chicken breasts.
For extra heat, add chopped jalapeños, red pepper flakes, or cayenne pepper.
To prepare the recipe ahead, place the chicken, cream cheese, garlic, ranch seasoning, butter, broth, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker insert. Cover and refrigerate overnight, then cook the next day.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze cooled Slow Cooker Crack Chicken in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Thaw frozen chicken overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Add a splash of chicken broth or milk while reheating if the sauce becomes too thick.
Nutrition values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredient brands and serving size.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 679
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 940 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 47 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg