Slow Cooker Crack Chicken has everything that is good and addicting in it! Filled with bacon, cheese, cream cheese, and ranch dressing mix.
Who doesn’t love a recipe with cream cheese in it! If you have extra cream cheese also try my olive garden chicken pasta or artichoke mushroom chicken.
I finally got around to trying this Slow Cooker Crack Chicken recipe. My neighbor told me about this crack chicken, though she makes instant pot crack chicken.
This crack chicken recipe is a creation by Shelly from the website Cookies and Cups. I am so glad I gave this recipe a try the flavors go so good together and go great over white rice which helps take away a bit of the saltiness.
How to make Crack Chicken:
I start with chicken thighs instead of breasts. I feel the thighs have more moisture, and the overall dish turns out decadent with the thighs. I also only use one ranch packet to cut back on the sodium.
You will need these ingredients:
- Chicken thighs – trim off excess fat
- Ranch dressing seasoning mix (can use dip mix if that’s what you have)
- Cream cheese
- Cheddar cheese
- Cooked bacon
- Green onions
- Add the chicken to the slow cooker.
- Top with the ranch packet and cream cheese. Wait to add the other ingredients.
How long do I cook?
- Place the lid on the slow cooker
- Cook on low for 7 hours and do not open the lid during the cooking time.
- After the cooking time is up, shred the chicken with 2 forks. I do this right in the slow cooker, no need to remove the chicken and dirty a plate.
- Add the cooked bacon then top with the cheddar cheese. Place the lid back on to let the cheese melt. Sprinkle over green onions if desired.
What to serve this with
- Over white rice (my favorite option)
- Eat it as is if you are on a low carb or keto diet
- Over-toasted hamburger buns
- Mashed potatoes
- Inside of baked potatoes
- With crackers; serve as a dip
- Add a salad on the side with any of the above options
This dish is so rich and creamy! I am dreaming about making it again this week. Such a fun recipe to try for a Sunday dinner or even to entertain guests. Give this recipe a try and let me know how you like it. Have a great week.
Here are my other favorite slow cooker chicken recipes:
- Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken
- Slow Cooker Chicken with Bacon Gravy
- Slow Cooker Root Beer Chicken
- Slow Cooker Basil Chicken
- Slow Cooker Hot Chicken
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Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
Equipment Needed:
- Slow Cooker – 4 quart or larger
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs (trim off excess fat if desired)
- 1 oz. packet ranch seasoning mix
- 16 oz. cream cheese
- 8 slices bacon (sliced, cooked and drained)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
Instructions:
- Add the chicken thighs to the slow cooker. Sprinkle over the ranch seasoning mix. Place the cream cheese on top of the chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 7 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
- Shred the chicken, I do this right in the slow cooker with 2 forks. Stir the cooked cream cheese into the shredded chicken and also stir in the bacon. Spread out into an even layer. Sprinkle over the cheese. Cover for 10 more minutes to allow the cheddar cheese to melt.
- Serve over rice and sprinkle over the green onions. Enjoy! Other great ways to serve is over a baked potato or on sandwich rolls.
What’s the best cream cheese to use please
Philadelphia is what I use.
Use Philadelphia brand suggested unless it may turn out as mine did today. Like cottage cheese curds in the juices from the chicken. I have made it before but tried to be frugal. It still was a hit but not as good looking…
I’m going to be making this for a large group for warm sliders. I need about three times the amount of chicken. What is the best way to scale the recipe, and how will that affect the cooking time?
Thanks!
Hi! I think it should do fine if you can get it to fit. I would add an hour of cooking time.
Do you change cooking time if you only make one pound of chicken?
Yes, I would cut it down by an hour.
I cooked the chicken in my pressure cooker first, then added the other ingredients, it worked out. it was very good, I will make it again, and put into taco shell.
I want to try this, but would like a vegetable in it. Do you think Spinach would pair well?
Yes, that should work fine. I would stir it in right before serving.
i put mushrooms in mine all the time (1 pack sliced) and usually serve it over steamed broccoli. it’s amazing. Also highly recommend a healthy amount of red pepper flakes or dried chipotle peppers
I absolutely LOVEEEEE this recipe. I’ve told all my friends about it. It’s been a big hit at several get together. YUMMMMMM
How much in one serving? Is it one cup?
I do not calculate that. It’s 1/6 of the recipe.
Question, we find a lot of the US recipes are a bit on the salty side, could you use half a packet of the ranch and add to it later?
Yes, it can be very salty. A half packet is a great idea.
I love how this came out!
I didn’t have Ranch powder, or chicken thighs, so I had to substitute with chix breasts and taco seasoning. I had to add in about a cup of chicken broth (boxed) to account for the lack of moisture for a cook length of about 4-5 hours on high. My Slow Cooker is a bit older and doesn’t have a good seal on it to hold in all the steam.
I added in a small can of cut corn and an equally small can of green chilis along with the cheddar, bacon & green onion.
I wrapped them in a large tortilla with lettuce and fresh tomatoes and I was in heaven!
Absolutely, LOVE this stuff. My daughter does too. Son says it is ok. So not for everyone however, most people love this. I add a little bit of seasoning to it and also more cheese and bacon. We love reheating it and is , actually, good when cold too. Great to take for a pot luck , family reunion, We like to eat it with chips. Just so many different ways to eat this.
This recipe was easy and delicious. Will keep this recipe on rotation.
Has any one used turkey bacon. Allergic to pork.
Yes! Works great!!
Turkey bacon is amazing in it just as well as regular bacon
Okay Karen. Lol
Do I need to add any chicken broth
No, I never had. You can if you don’t want the sauce to be very thick.
How to reheat leftovers
I heat up each serving with rice in the microwave.
I added a can of Rotel, then used it to make enchiladas. Turned out Very good, it’s now a family favorite!
This is a regular in our house.. Everyone loves it!
I definitely added a jalapeño, cause spicy is life in this house! =) I also topped with salsa and a little bit of sour cream. Love this recipe for an easy dinner for busy nights!
This was just ok… nothing special. I will not be making this again.