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Crockpot Crack Chicken
This Crockpot Crack Chicken is simple to make and can be eaten in a sandwich, as a dip with crackers, over rice, or potatoes. This recipe is easy to make in a slow cooker. Just put together all ingredients and set it for 6-7 hours on low.
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This slow cooker recipe is called “crack” for a reason - it’s addicting! Creamy, cheesy chicken made easier in a crockpot. This crack chicken crockpot recipe takes both the work and the guesswork out of making dinner. Flavorful and versatile, there are plenty of ways to serve up this crowd-pleasing dish.
This recipe is so easy and delicious, you’ll be craving it just from reading the ingredients. The combination of chicken, two kinds of cheese, ranch, and bacon is simply sinful. Cooked slow, the chicken will be tender and the sauce delectable.
There are so many creative ways to consume this creamy concoction. It’s bound to become a part of your regular dinner rotation, yet won’t feel routine because of how many different pairings you can create. Crack chicken is tasty on rice, noodles, potatoes, and more.
Crockpot Crack Chicken Ingredients
- Chicken breasts
- Salt
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Dried parsley
- Hidden Valley ranch seasoning mix, dry
- Cream cheese
- Bacon
- Cheddar cheese
- Green onions
Dinner can’t get simpler than mixing ingredients in a crockpot. Cheddar, bacon, and ranch is a classic flavor combination, but there’s plenty of room for originality in how you serve up this addicting dish. Plate the crack chicken over rice or noodles, on a toasted hoagie roll, or over a baked potato.
This recipe can easily be doubled to feed a crowd or to make enough delicious leftovers for quick lunches. Crack chicken sandwiches made with buns or croissants or even tortilla or lettuce wraps would be great for a gathering. It’s even great as a dip with crackers or veggies!
How to Make Crockpot Crack Chicken
FIRST STEP: In a small bowl combine salt, onion powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, and hidden valley ranch seasoning mix.
SECOND STEP: In the Crock-Pot add 4 chicken breasts. Sprinkle seasoning mixture over the top of the chicken breasts. Top the seasoning mixture with cream cheese cubes.
THIRD STEP: Turn the Crock-Pot temperature to low and cover. Let cook for 6-7 hours, or until chicken shreds easily with a fork.
FOURTH STEP: Once the chicken is done cooking, use two forks to shred the chicken while it is still in the Crock-Pot. Stir the shredded chicken and cream cheese together.
FIFTH STEP: Add 1 cup of cheddar cheese to the chicken mixture and stir to combine.
SIXTH STEP: Top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and green onions. Cover until the cheese is melted.
SEVENTH STEP: Serve and enjoy!
Cooking Tips
If you are in a time crunch you can cook the chicken on high for 3-4 hours, or until it shreds easily with two forks.
Another great way to shred chicken is to use a hand mixer.
Use real bacon, not bacon bits.
Distribute the cream cheese chunks evenly for even melting.
Storing this Recipe
Save any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
The crack chicken will keep in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 3 months.
Crockpot Crack Chicken
This Crockpot Crack Chicken is simple to make and can be eaten in a sandwich, as a dip with crackers, over rice, or potatoes. This recipe is easy to make in a slow cooker. Just put together all ingredients and set it for 6-7 hours on low.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6
Equipment
- Crock Pot
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 1-oz packet hidden Valley Ranch seasoning mix
- 1 16 oz cream cheese cut into cubes
- 8 sliced bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 3-4 green onions chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine salt, onion powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, and hidden valley ranch seasoning mix.
- In the Crock Pot add 4 chicken breasts. Sprinkle seasoning mixture over the top of the chicken breasts. Top the seasoning mixture with cream cheese cubes.
- Turn the Crock Pot temperature to low and cover. Let cook 6-7 hours, or until chicken shreds easily with a fork.
- Once the chicken is done cooking, use two forks to shred the chicken while it is still in the Crock Pot. Stir the shredded chicken and cream cheese together.
- Add 1 cup of cheddar cheese to the chicken mixture and stir to combine.
- Top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and green onions. Cover until the cheese is melted.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
If you are in a time crunch you can cook the chicken on high for 3-4 hours, or until it shreds easily with two forks.
Nutrition
Calories: 693kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 230mg | Sodium: 1228mg | Potassium: 764mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1414IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 290mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments
Ruth Searight says
Thanks so much 🤗
Tammy Almand says
So easy to make...and oh my goodness. I used hoagie rolls, but over noodle or with wheat thins..out of this world.
Great for friend, church, and family functions.
Cheryl says
I made the Crockpot Crack Chicken and it is the most delicious chicken recipe I have ever made.
It was also the easiest recipe I have made. I will be using my slowcooker more often after that delicious recipe. I can't thank you enough for posting it.