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Crockpot Crack Chicken

🍗🧀🥓 Creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly addictive! This slow cooker crack chicken combines tender chicken, rich cream cheese, tangy ranch seasoning, and crispy bacon for a flavor-packed meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2-3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 oz ranch dressing mix 1 packet
  • 8-10 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth if needed
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts or thighs in your crockpot. Season lightly with salt and pepper if desired.
  2. Add softened cream cheese and ranch seasoning packet directly to the crockpot. No need to mix yet.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours until chicken shreds easily with a fork.
  4. Remove chicken and shred using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot.
  5. Stir everything together until creamy and well combined. Add chicken broth if mixture seems too thick.
  6. Fold in most of the crumbled bacon and cheddar cheese, reserving some for garnish.
  7. Top with remaining bacon, cheese, and green onions. Cover for 5 minutes to melt cheese, then serve hot.

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop. This dish also freezes well for up to 3 months.