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Deliciously Creamy Crack Chicken Recipe for Your Slow Cooker

A cozy, creamy, slow-cooked chicken dish perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 195 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix, about 1 ounce
  • 2 bricks cream cheese, 8 ounces each, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons water or chicken broth, if needed
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Spray your slow cooker with nonstick spray. Lay in the chicken in a single layer.
  2. Sprinkle ranch seasoning evenly over the chicken. Add the cream cheese chunks on top.
  3. Cover and cook on Low for 240 to 360 minutes or on High for 150 to 180 minutes, until the chicken is 165 degrees F and easily shreds.
  4. Shred the chicken right in the slow cooker with two forks. Stir in cheddar until melted, adding a tablespoon or two of water or broth to loosen if needed.
  5. Fold in the crumbled bacon and green onions. Taste and add black pepper if desired.

Notes

Use block cream cheese for best texture. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 180 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: crack chicken, slow cooker, creamy chicken