Creamy Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
A rich and comforting slow cooker chicken recipe featuring cream cheese, ranch seasoning, cheddar, and bacon for an indulgent yet easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 to 6 hours (low) or 2.5 to 3 hours (high)
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes (low) or 2 hours 40 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet (or 1 tablespoon) ranch seasoning mix
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped green onions or fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook bacon until crispy (about 15 minutes at 400°F in the oven), then crumble and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker in a single layer. Cut thick pieces in half horizontally if needed for even cooking.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 2.5 to 3 hours until chicken reaches 165°F and is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks and stir to mix with the sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon on top, cover, and cook on low for another 10-15 minutes until cheese melts.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
If sauce is too thick, stir in a splash of chicken broth or milk to loosen. Avoid overcooking chicken to prevent dryness. Use dairy-free cream cheese and cheese for lactose-free version. Bacon can be substituted with pancetta or turkey bacon. Serve over cauliflower rice or steamed veggies for low-carb option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 25
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Protein: 25
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