Description
This Comfort Crock Pot Crack Chicken recipe is a creamy, cheesy, and savory dish that’s perfect for an easy, hands-off meal. Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked with cream cheese and ranch seasoning, then mixed with cheddar cheese and crispy bacon for a rich, flavorful result. Serve it over pasta, rice, or inside sandwich buns for a comforting dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 blocks (16 ounces total) cream cheese, cubed
- 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or green onions (optional)
- Cooked pasta, rice, or sandwich buns for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of your Crock Pot, ensuring they are evenly spread out to cook thoroughly.
- Add Cream Cheese and Seasoning: Top the chicken breasts with cubed cream cheese. Evenly sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix over the cream cheese and chicken to infuse flavor.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover the Crock Pot and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours, or on HIGH for 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the Crock Pot using two forks to mix it well with the cream cheese and ranch flavors.
- Add Cheese and Bacon: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled cooked bacon until everything is well combined and the cheese is melted.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the crack chicken warm over prepared pasta, rice, or inside sandwich buns. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if desired for a fresh touch.
Notes
- To save time, use pre-cooked bacon or cook bacon in a skillet before adding it to the dish.
- For a lower-fat version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and cheese.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if preferred; adjust cooking time as needed.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently.
- Try adding a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
