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Creamy Crockpot Crack Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Bertha
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-7 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Creamy Crockpot Crack Chicken recipe is an easy, flavorful slow cooker dish featuring tender shredded chicken cooked with cream cheese, ranch seasoning, cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions. Perfect as a sandwich filling or served with tortillas, it’s a comforting and crowd-pleasing meal that requires minimal prep and cooks low and slow for maximum flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken and Seasoning

  • 2 lbs chicken breasts
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix (about 1 oz)

Dairy

  • 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Add-ins

  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup cooked crumbled bacon (adjust to taste)
  • 4 green onions, sliced

To Serve

  • Buns, croissants, or tortillas

Instructions

  1. Prepare chicken and ranch seasoning: Place the 2 lbs of chicken breasts into the crockpot. Sprinkle the entire packet of ranch dressing mix evenly over the chicken to coat it well.
  2. Add cream cheese and cook: Place the 8 oz block of cream cheese directly on top of the chicken breasts. Cover with the crockpot lid and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender enough to shred.
  3. Shred chicken and mix cream cheese: Remove the lid and shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks. Stir the shredded chicken thoroughly to combine and mix in the softened cream cheese evenly.
  4. Add cheese, bacon, and green onions: Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 to 3/4 cup cooked crumbled bacon (depending on your preference), and the sliced green onions. Mix everything well until fully combined and melty.
  5. Serve: Spoon the creamy crack chicken mixture onto buns, croissants, tortillas, or your preferred bread for sandwiches. Enjoy warm as a hearty and delicious meal.

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of bacon based on your taste preference for smokiness and saltiness.
  • The recipe is very flexible; serve in sandwiches, wraps, or even over rice for variation.
  • If you like it spicier, consider adding some chopped jalapeños or hot sauce before serving.
  • Leftover crack chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Using cooked bacon makes preparation easier and quicker, but you can cook raw bacon first if preferred.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/6th of the recipe)
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 730mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

Find it online: https://grannyeats.com/creamy-crockpot-crack-chicken-recipe/