So many decadent flavors in this Slow Cooker Crack Chicken!
I finally got around to trying this Slow Cooker Crack Chicken recipe. My neighbor has told me about this crack chicken for a while now, though she makes hers in her instant pot. This recipe is a creation by Shelly from the website Cookies and Cups, you can see her recipe here. 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.
I start with chicken thighs instead of breasts. I feel the thighs have more moisture and the overall dish turns out great. I also only use 1 ranch packet to cut back on the sodium.
Let this cook for 7 hours on low, try to keep the lid on the entire cook 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.
This crack chicken is ready to serve on rice, baked potatoes or buns. Or it’s even good plain if you are watching your carbs.
My favorite way is over rice. There is something about the plain rice with this decadent chicken that can’t be beat.
Pair this along with a dinner salad and you have a very good complete meal.
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.
Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
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
Slow Cooker Size:
- 4 quart or larger
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 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 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.
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Darleen M Hood says
April 23, 2019 at 4:49 pmWhere does the bacon go?
Sarah Olson says
April 23, 2019 at 6:51 pmWhen the chicken is shredded, right before topping with cheese. Thank you.
Sarah Olson says
April 23, 2019 at 7:09 pmWhen you shred the chicken, stir it in. I added the info.
Linda says
April 23, 2019 at 5:01 pmSo I guess you crumble the bacon over the cheddar cheese? Just making sure.
Lisa says
April 23, 2019 at 5:03 pmI meant get be missing it, but when do you add the bacon, or is it just a garnish?
Judy K. Mosterd says
April 24, 2019 at 5:32 amEasy way to shred cooked chicken in crockpot is to use electric beaters!
Anonymous says
April 23, 2019 at 5:12 pmNot heard of ranch seasoning or
Green onions alternatives please
Hilary Collins U K
Green onions spring onions or
Another name scallions??.
Sarah Olson says
April 23, 2019 at 7:08 pmYou could add your favorite seasonings instead of the ranch dressing mix, and green onions are scallions here in the US.
Lynne says
April 23, 2019 at 5:46 pmWhere in the process does the bacon get added please? (apologies if it’s there and I’m missing it)
Monica says
April 23, 2019 at 5:51 pmYou didn’t miss it. I was wondering, too. I believe you cook the bacon separately and then you add it to the chicken mixture at the same you add the cheddar cheese.
Elly says
April 23, 2019 at 6:13 pmCan I use white meat instead? would it still be good as the dark meat?
Sarah Olson says
April 23, 2019 at 7:08 pmThe original recipe calls for breasts, I think it will be fine.
Rebecca says
April 24, 2019 at 5:59 amWOW! You have no idea how many times I’m reading comments for a recipe, and somebody asks, when do you add a certain ingredient. PEOPLE!, read the instructions, for Pete’s sake!!! For THIS specific recipe, it’s bacon. You add it (bacon) in #3 of the instructions! Great recipes Sarah! I can’t wait to check out your other blog!
Sarah Olson says
April 24, 2019 at 6:56 amIt’s because I fixed it, it wasn’t there before. 🙂
Petra says
April 24, 2019 at 6:41 amCan I cook it on high for 3-4 hours instead of low on 7?
Sarah Olson says
April 24, 2019 at 6:57 amYes, I think that will be fine.
Cindy says
April 24, 2019 at 2:47 pmI really want to make this and I love Cream Cheese, Worried 16 oz. will over power the chicken.
Sarah Olson says
April 24, 2019 at 3:01 pmIt is a lot of cream cheese, we loved it. You can do just one though.
Greg says
April 24, 2019 at 9:35 pmCan this recipe be doubled or even tripled an use the same cooking time, or would I need to cook it longer? Sounds great for when the family gets together.
Sarah Olson says
April 24, 2019 at 9:53 pmYes! You could probably add a bit more chicken and not change the other ingredients.
Nancy J DiBella says
April 25, 2019 at 7:21 amCan I cook this in a Instant pot, if so how long and on High or Low
Maria Lisette says
April 27, 2019 at 11:24 pmHere in Denmark, we cant get ranch seasonning – whats in it? If I should try to remake it?
Pat Cody says
April 30, 2019 at 10:59 amRanch Seasoning Ingredients
1/2 cup buttermilk powder
2 tablespoons parsley
1 teaspoon dill
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons onion flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons chives
Sheila says
May 15, 2019 at 6:05 amI used an 8oz pkg of green onion & chive cream cheese & an 8oz container of jalpeno cream cheese, gave it a little extra kick!
Tony Jae says
May 25, 2019 at 7:22 pmThat actually sounds like a GREAT idea!!