Description
This Creamy Crockpot Crack Chicken is a luscious and flavorful slow-cooked chicken dish combining tender chicken breasts with ranch seasoning, cream cheese, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal, it’s creamy, cheesy, and packed with savory goodness, served best on buns, croissants, or tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix (about 1 ounce)
- 1 8 oz block cream cheese
Toppings and Serving
- 1/2 – 3/4 cup cooked crumbled bacon (adjust amount to preference)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 green onions, sliced
- Buns, croissants, or tortillas for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the crockpot: Place the chicken breasts into the bottom of the crockpot. Evenly sprinkle the ranch dressing mix over the chicken. Then place the block of cream cheese on top of the chicken, without slicing it.
- Cook the chicken: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours. This slow cooking will allow the chicken to become tender and infuse with the ranch and cream cheese flavors.
- Shred and combine: After cooking, remove the lid and shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks. Stir the shredded chicken together thoroughly with the softened cream cheese until creamy and well mixed.
- Add cheese, bacon, and onions: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, cooked crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions. Mix everything well to combine all flavors evenly and allow the cheese to melt slightly.
- Serve: Spoon the creamy crack chicken mixture onto buns, croissants, or tortillas for a delicious sandwich or wrap. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your crockpot model; check chicken tenderness after 6 hours.
- You can use turkey bacon or omit bacon for a leaner option.
- This dish can be made ahead and refrigerated; reheat gently before serving.
- For an extra kick, add chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- Leftover crack chicken is great for topping salads or baked potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
