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
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I made this last night & it was amazing I used boneless chicken breasts but otherwise followed directions exactly. Soooo rich and creamy. It’s now on my rotation.
Do u not put any chicken broth in????
No, the chicken makes the liquid.
I made this recipe and EVERY member of my family cleaned their plate. I served with bread: my husband and oldest stepdaughter made sandwiches and my younger stepdaughter and I ate it like a dip. I used chicken breasts because that’s what I had on hand and left out/off green onions because I didn’t have any. So, so good. Will definitely make again. (No photos because it was consumed too quickly!)
Omg, tried this recipe tonight and had it over rice, it was to die for. I did use chicken breasts and it was just awesome. It will now be a staple to have these ingredients on hand, wish i would of had some company over just to show it off, Thank you so much, my daughter made it, she bragged about it, so thought i better try it, sure glad i did.
I’ve made this several time at home and as a dish to bring to family gatherings. It’s always a hit on sliders! So I am now in charge of bringing this meal every family gathering lol! Thanks for this great recipe. And for all you Janes and Karen’s if you hate it so much just move on. It has plenty of flavor and it’s NOT DRY after 7 hours, I’ve never had that issue. Great left over as well.
Delicious Buffalo Chicken by adding 1/4 c Franks Red Hot sauce.
That’s a great idea!
Followed recipe to the T and came out perfecto. We ate ours on brioche bread. Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe for lazy cooks like myself.
This is my first time making this dish, but I have friends who have made it and loved it. I am thinking about putting it over a baked potato and have a salad on the side. I love the noodle comment also so I will be trying that too. For the negative Nelly, please stop and just keep your negativity to yourself.
Cooking time worked perfectly for me. Flavor wasn’t quite what I was looking for – I ended up stirring in a can of diced tomatoes and that helped a lot.
Do you change cooking time with breast meat
Same cook time works well.
Easily a favorite around my house !