Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
A creamy, cheesy slow cooker chicken recipe with ranch seasoning and crispy bacon, perfect for cozy comfort food with minimal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet (about 1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Drain on paper towels and chop into bite-sized pieces. Alternatively, microwave bacon for 4-5 minutes on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Sprinkle ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper evenly over the chicken.
- In a mixing bowl, soften cream cheese with sour cream until smooth. Spread this mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle chopped bacon and shredded cheddar cheese over the cream cheese layer.
- 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.
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks and mix everything together to combine the cheese, bacon, and creamy sauce.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve warm over rice, mashed potatoes, or in sandwich buns.
Notes
If the sauce is too thick after shredding, stir in a few tablespoons of chicken broth or milk to loosen. Cooking times may vary by slow cooker; check tenderness at 6 hours and add more time if needed. Soften cream cheese before mixing to avoid lumps. Cook bacon separately for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 25
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Protein: 25
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