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
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.
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Nutrition Information:
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Jean Wolfe says
One of our favorites! Great served on buns (pretzel or onion are great) for yummy sandwiches. Also delicious on tortillas with salsa!
Tip – I use my blender instead of forks to shred the chicken – fast and easy!
Rich Broderick says
This is the third time I’m making this dish, but the first time with thighs. Have always used breast in the past. This is an easy recipe for Dad to make. Plus it’s always a hit.
Rich B
El says
Loved this! I seasoned my chicken. I wanted it with a little kick! so very good! Thanks!
Anonymous says
Sooo I got everything to make this except the ranch packet. Could I use a little of actual ranch instead?
Sarah Olson says
I have not tried, I apologize that I can’t help without trying.
Tiffany says
Yes, dredge the chicken breast or thighs in ranch dressing before placing them in the crockpot!!
LYNN says
16 ounces of cream cheese seems like a lot
Robin says
I loved it so much, that i am making it again!!!
David M. says
I used the chicken thighs as well, and we also used only one packet of Ranch seasoning mix. Overall, this one was a hit! My wife chastised me to adding salsa to mine once served, but anything with melted cheddar or cheddar jack just screams out for a good salsa, IMHO. Easily, the hardest part about this whole recipe was cutting the extra fat off of my boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
melba hamby says
Great recipe!!! I used the spicy ranch seasoning. yummmmmmm!!
Robyn Alejo says
I will most definitely try this recipe…
Tiffiani says
Can you use breast instead ?
Belinda High says
I just used breast. Very good!
Lalita Watkins says
Do u drain the water off the chicken once it’s done before you add teethe cheese and bacon
Sarah Olson says
No, I don’t drain that.
Kimber says
Hmm, mine was so watery, it was like soup!
Sarah Olson says
Did you use frozen chicken that is coated in ice? That would do it.
Merri Christensen says
Only used one packet of ranch, but it was really sallty. Wont make again.
Terry Tribble says
GREAT
Connie says
mine cooked an hour sooner than anticipated. kept on low for an hour. was very dry. could I add chicken broth and not ruin it?
Sarah Olson says
Yes, will work fine!