Description
Discover an easy and flavorful Slow Cooker Crack Chicken recipe that combines tender chicken breasts with a creamy, cheesy sauce made from cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy days, this hands-off, comforting dish is versatile, budget-friendly, and loved by the whole family.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet (about 1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup bacon bits
- 2–3 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker to form the base of the dish and ensure even cooking.
- Add the Flavor: Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix evenly over the chicken, infusing every bite with tangy, herbal flavor.
- Mix in the Cream Cheese: Cube or slice the cream cheese and scatter it on top of the chicken and seasoning. As it melts, it will create a creamy sauce.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easy to shred.
- Shred and Add Cheese: Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks or tongs, then stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and fully combined.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with crispy bacon bits and chopped green onions for added texture and a fresh flavor pop before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh (never frozen) chicken breasts for more even cooking and easier shredding.
- Choose a high-quality ranch seasoning mix for the best flavor.
- Allow cream cheese to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to speed melting.
- Keep the slow cooker covered during cooking to maintain moisture and temperature.
- Use tongs instead of forks for shredding to keep chicken moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg