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 don’t understand the positive reviews this was actually really gross to me. Basically just chicken and cream cheese mixed together, you can’t even taste the bacon even though there’s eight slices in it. Its a teen stoner meal IMO. We tried it as a dip, tried it on a roll it was just gross. The cheddar cheese is completely unnecessary.
Way too much cream cheese for just 2 pounds of chicken. This was so bland as a result, all you taste is cream cheese. Not sure why this recipe is getting good reviews…
I totally agree with the previous review. For the amount of chicken, there was too much seasoning, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese. I’m also wondering about the amount of high reviews.
I added additional spices, Tony’s to taste, jalapeño pepper along with Worcestershire sauce. It added a good flavor. Used as a dip and it went fast
If I use boneless, skinless chicken breasts, how long would I cook on LO? Surely not the same 7 hours as for thighs?
I would do 5 to 6 hours on low.
Can I cook this on high for a faster time?
Yes, 4 hours on high should work great.
How long would i cook for if i was halving the recipe?
I would do about 3.5 hours on high or about 4-5 on low.
Has anyone made this with leftover turkey and if so what modifications would you make? Adding broth? Thanks for any input!
Did you end up adding broth?
I have 12 people coming for dinner this week. (two are toddlers who don’t eat much). I’m going to double your recipe. I have a quart crock pot. Will that work and how many hours should I cook it for?? Thank you!!
How many quarts? That should work with just an hour more.
I did some math and I’m guessing the serving size is about 2.5 cups ?? If anyone can confirm or deny that would be great but that’s what I’m going with for now
Great!!! I’ve made this for a crowd and it was a big hit!!! Great on a bun, as a dip, with a salad,…!!! So quick and easy, and family loves it!!!
The best thing I’ve ever tasted!