Creamy Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
A creamy, cheesy, and addictive slow cooker chicken recipe with just five ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 40 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 (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- Optional: black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts. Place them evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Cut softened cream cheese into chunks and scatter evenly over the chicken.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning mix evenly over the cream cheese and chicken.
- Chop cooked bacon and sprinkle on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender and shreds easily.
- Remove chicken breasts and shred directly in the slow cooker using two forks. Stir to combine with sauce and bacon.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the shredded chicken and stir gently until melted and incorporated.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and add black pepper if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Softening the cream cheese before adding helps prevent lumps. If your slow cooker runs hot, add 1/4 cup chicken broth to keep chicken moist. Shred chicken directly in the slow cooker for best flavor absorption. Leftovers thicken when cooled; add milk or broth when reheating to loosen sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6th
- Calories: 375
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 35
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