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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Chris Burns says
Love this recipe, can you double up ingredients if you wanted to make more?
Sarah Olson says
Yes, that will work fine.
Caroline says
Absolutely amazing!! I cooked on high for 5 hrs and it turned out perfect. Served over a baked potato! This recipe is a keeper!
David says
Crack Chicken is always a go to and so great. We love to add it to macaroni noodles and make Crack Mac 😀
Nancy Hoedebeck says
Made this once Used frozen breasts as my friend recommended, as it makes its own liquid/water. It was perfect amount of water and tasted lovely and yummy!
Josie says
I made this today and the family Loves it!! Definitely making again!! I started late so i cooked it on high for 5 hours and came out great
Elizabeth says
If done on high, how many hours do you think?
Sarah Olson says
I would do 3.5-4 hours
Anonymous says
Do the chicken breasts need to be thawed 1st?
Sarah Olson says
Yes, all my recipes use thawed meat. (except frozen precooked meatballs)
Beth says
Can you use frozen chicken breasts? Do I need to thaw?
Sarah Olson says
Hi! I would thaw.
Andrea Hampton says
Hi if I’m doing this recipe in half, does the cooking time 7 hours in crock pot stay the same? Thanks!
Sarah Olson says
I think 6 hours will be plenty of time
Linda Diniz says
Made this a couple weeks ago and me biyfeiwnd and I Loved it. So I’m making it again today 8/2. Sure it will be as delicious as the first time!!
Jenny says
I have made this recipe soooooo mny times that I’ve lost count, and that’s because of one simple reason: It tastes amazing and even though it takes a good, long seven hours to cook, so be prepared… once you start serving, it’ll be gone within seven seconds, because it’s so incredibly delicious!!!
There is just one thing I’ve switched up on this particular recipe: Serving the chicken as a sandwich, after putting the chicken on a sandwich bun/roll, I take the (cooked) bacon and place three strips on top of the chicken, add a slice of cheese and then broil it on low for a couple minutes to melt the cheese and slightly toast the sandwich roll/bun.
I have never received anything but high praise for this dish, it’s definitely a family favorite and is beyond simple to make! (And, as the name suggests, once you try some “crack chicken” you’ll be “hooked” on it like a bad habit! 🙂 Enjoy!!
Anonymous says
Just made this today! My chicken ended up shredding itself and falling apart in the crockpot. It was amazing on a baked potato ❤❤❤