Description
Creamy Crockpot Crack Chicken is a comforting slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich, cheesy mixture of cream cheese, shredded cheddar, bacon bits, and savory ranch seasoning. Perfect for effortless weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this creamy and flavorful dish can be served as a dip, on sandwiches, over rice, or with vegetables, making it a versatile crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dairy & Cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Meat & Seasoning
- 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
- Use thicker chicken breasts to keep the meat juicy and prevent dryness during slow cooking.
- Opt for full-fat cream cheese for a smoother, creamier texture; avoid low-fat versions.
- Don’t skip the ranch seasoning mix as it provides essential savory depth.
- If using raw bacon instead of pre-cooked bits, cook the bacon separately until crisp before adding.
- Avoid overcooking to prevent the chicken from becoming dry; start checking doneness toward the end of the cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours (low) or 2-3 hours (high)
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg