Description
Crock Pot Crack Chicken is a creamy, cheesy, and savory slow-cooked chicken dish that combines tender shredded chicken with ranch seasoning, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions. Perfectly cooked in a crock pot, it offers a flavorful, comforting meal that can be served on buns or in bowls for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 ounces ranch dressing mix (powdered)
Creamy Mix
- 16 ounces cream cheese
Toppings
- 8 ounces bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (or Colby Jack)
- ½ cup green onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Add the chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into your crock pot, ensuring they are evenly spread out.
- Add liquids and seasoning: Pour ½ cup chicken broth over the chicken, then add 16 ounces cream cheese and 2 ounces powdered ranch dressing mix on top. Do not stir at this stage.
- Cook the chicken: Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or on LOW for 6 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts and use two forks to shred them finely. (Alternatively, shred the chicken directly in the crock pot for convenience.)
- Combine chicken and sauce: Stir the creamy sauce left in the crock pot to blend, then add the shredded chicken back into the pot and mix well.
- Add toppings and serve: Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, cooked and crumbled bacon, and thinly sliced green onions. Mix thoroughly and serve warm, either on buns for sandwiches or spooned into bowls.
Notes
- You can prepare this dish on low heat if you prefer a longer cooking time and more tender chicken.
- Shredding the chicken directly in the crock pot saves time and reduces cleanup.
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and cheese.
- This dish pairs well with bread, rice, or as a topping for baked potatoes.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
