Crockpot Crack Chicken
This crockpot crack chicken is made in the slow cooker with chicken, ranch, cream cheese and bacon. The tender creamy chicken makes the best crack chicken sandwiches!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 Tablespoon dry ranch seasoning , from a packet
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese , cut into cubes
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
- 4-6 slices bacon , cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup sliced green onions
- Kosher salt , to taste
- Ground black pepper , to taste
Optional for serving: Buns, Tortillas
Instructions
- In the bottom of a crockpot, place 2 pounds chicken. Sprinkle 1 Tablespoon ranch dressing over the top. Add 8 ounces of cream cheese cubes. Cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.
- Shred chicken. Stir in 4 ounce can green chiles, 6 slices bacon, 1 cup cheddar cheese, and 1/3 cup green onions until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve on buns or tortillas.
Notes
Cream cheese: Avoid low fat cream cheese, it doesn’t melt as well as regular cream cheese. Use flavored cream cheese for even more flavor, like jalapeno, garlic, chive, or herb cream cheese
Chicken: Swap chicken thighs for chicken breasts.
Ranch: You can also use homemade ranch dressing for even creamier chicken.
Nutrition
Calories: 459kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 41g, Fat: 30g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 0.04g, Cholesterol: 164mg, Sodium: 613mg, Potassium: 691mg, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 827IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 190mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
