Description
This Creamy Crockpot Crack Chicken recipe is an easy-to-make, comforting dish featuring tender slow-cooked chicken breasts smothered in a luscious blend of cream cheese, cheddar, bacon bits, and flavorful ranch seasoning. Perfect for busy days, this recipe delivers a rich and savory flavor with minimal effort, ideal for serving over rice, pasta, or your favorite side.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dairy & Cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings & Add-ins
- 1 cup bacon bits (pre-cooked)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (approx. 1 oz)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker to form a flavorful base that ensures even cooking.
- Add Seasoning and Cream Cheese: Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and garlic powder evenly over the chicken breasts. Add dollops of softened cream cheese on top, distributing it uniformly to create a creamy texture as it melts.
- Layer with Bacon and Cheese: Spread the bacon bits and shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the cream cheese layer to infuse smoky flavor and melty cheesiness.
- Slow Cook to Perfection: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours or on high heat for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and the cheese mixture is bubbly and thoroughly melted.
- Shred and Stir: After cooking, shred the chicken directly inside the crockpot using two forks and mix well, ensuring every bite is coated with creamy, cheesy goodness.
Notes
- For best results, use cream cheese at room temperature to help it melt evenly.
- If you prefer less salty dishes, reduce the bacon bits or use a low-sodium ranch seasoning mix.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice, pasta, or a green vegetable side for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can use turkey bacon bits as a lower fat alternative if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours on low or 2 to 3 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: crack chicken, crockpot chicken, creamy chicken, slow cooker recipe, easy chicken dinner, ranch chicken
