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Slow Cooker Crack Chicken

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Slow Cooker Crack Chicken is a rich and creamy shredded chicken dish made with cream cheese, ranch seasoning, bacon, and cheddar cheese. It’s an easy, dump-and-go recipe that’s packed with flavor. Serve it on buns, in wraps, over rice, or with veggies for a low-carb meal.


Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (optional, for extra moisture)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
  • 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Prepare the slow cooker – Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder over the chicken.
  • Add cream cheese – Cut the cream cheese into cubes and place them evenly over the chicken.
  • Cook – Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and shreds easily.
  • Shred the chicken – Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. Stir everything together until well combined.
  • Add cheese & bacon – Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon. Let it sit for 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
  • Garnish & serve – Top with chopped green onions and serve warm on buns, in wraps, over rice, or with veggies.

Notes

  • For a thinner consistency, add ½ cup of chicken broth at the beginning.
  • Low-carb option: Serve over cauliflower rice or in lettuce wraps.
  • Spicy version: Add 1 teaspoon of hot sauce or extra red pepper flakes.
  • Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.