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Close-up of shredded Slow Cooker Crack Chicken mixed with creamy sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, and chopped green onions in a black slow cooker. A wooden spoon scoops a portion of the cheesy mixture.

Slow Cooker Crack Chicken

Rich, creamy, and irresistible chicken loaded with cheese, bacon, and ranch seasoning—perfect for sandwiches or hearty meals.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 716
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (trimmed)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese block, diced for easier melting
  • 1 packet dry ranch dressing seasoning mix 1 oz
  • 6 strips bacon cooked until crisp and crumbled
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese freshly shredded preferred
  • ¼ cup green onions sliced
  • 6 hamburger buns optional, for serving

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken breasts, crumbled bacon, and ranch seasoning mix into a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  3. Shred the chicken with two forks and stir in the diced cream cheese. Cover and cook on LOW for 30 minutes to allow the cream cheese to melt completely.
  4. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and green onions over the chicken. Cover and cook on LOW for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
  5. Serve immediately on hamburger buns or enjoy on its own.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 716kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 48gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 766mgPotassium: 522mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 966IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 336mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This slow cooker crack chicken is creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor from bacon and ranch seasoning. Perfect for sandwiches, over pasta, or simply on its own for a comforting meal.

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