Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
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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 Chicken Pot Pie
- Slow Cooker Basil Chicken
- Slow Cooker Hot Chicken
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Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
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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.
Sarah’s Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
I LOVE this recipe and So Do The Kids!!! When I have my brain in the morning, it can cook all day low n slow. And like this afternoon, I’m like meh, it’s starting from frozen, dinnertime is not too far off, high should perfect. We’ve had this as dip, side dish, main course and topping. And there’s so many ways to change it up. Great job and Thank You So Much for sharing ❤️☺️
My spouse said they wanted to be buried in a vat of the sauce so I will say it was a big hit in my household.
This was very very rich, my two kids and husband couldn’t stomach it. Made w white rice. Not my favorite recipe but the idea had be excited!
Horrible…..way too salty. Couldn’t eat it. Even over white rice. Yuk.
Politeness translation:
“Looks like everyone else loves this recipe but it turned out a little too salty for me. If you are like me and are sensitive to salt, consider reducing the ranch seasoning.”
In a world where you can be anything. Be kind. Have a good one:)
What a great response to the obvious rudeness. It’s almost as if we have completely lost the ability to give an opinion without being almost hostile.
The recipe was a huge hit with my family, btw. Also, my co-workers loved when I brought it in for a pot luck style lunch!
Good for you, Melissa!
Do you take the skin off the chicken
Yes, these are bone-less skin-less chicken breasts
Do you drain the chicken
No. That liquid thins out the cream cheese.
Can onion soup/dip mix be substituted for the ranch seasoning? My family isn’t big on ranch, so I’m wondering the best mix substitute.
You could, it will be a light brown color but still good.
My family loves it with onion soup mix!!!
I have this cooking in my crockpot right now. I can’t wait to taste it tonight.
Love your dishes .. is there a way of saving them on your web site .. eg like a favorite button
Not yet! I’m working on that.
Can you cook on high to shorten time ? If so how long
Yes, 3.5 – 4 hours on high.