Crockpot Crack Chicken
Chicken breasts cooked in broth with ranch seasoning, shredded into cream cheese, then finished with bacon and cheddar.
Crockpot Crack Chicken
Course: Main CourseDifficulty: Easy6
servings10
minutes4
hoursChicken breasts cooked in broth with ranch seasoning, shredded into cream cheese, then finished with bacon and cheddar.
Ingredients
2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning
½ cup chicken broth
8 oz cream cheese, cubed and softened
1 cup shredded cheddar
6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
2 green onions, sliced
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp black pepper
Slider buns or lettuce leaves, to serve
Directions
- Pat the chicken dry and trim any fat.
- Set the cream cheese out to soften while the chicken cooks.
- Lay the chicken in the insert, sprinkle with the ranch seasoning, and pour the broth around it.
- Cook 3–4 hours on LOW, until the thickest piece reads 165°F.
- Shred the chicken in the pot with two forks.
- Stir in the cream cheese, cover, and cook 15–20 minutes until it melts into the juices.
- Stir again, top with the cheddar and bacon, and cover 5 minutes. Finish with green onion.
- Rest 5 minutes so the sauce thickens before serving.
Notes
- Breasts dry out past 4 hours on LOW. If you will be out longer, use boneless thighs and cook 5 hours.
Why Crockpot Crack Chicken needs a watchful eye
Breasts dry out past four hours on LOW, so check the thickest piece early. If you will be out longer, boneless thighs cooked 5 hours are safer. The cream cheese melts into the juices and makes the sauce creamy.
Swaps for Crockpot Crack Chicken
Colby jack can replace the cheddar. Crumbled turkey bacon works if you skip pork. Cube the cream cheese so it melts evenly. Do not use whipped or low-fat cream cheese, which melts poorly and leaves the sauce grainy.
It also works well as a party dip. Keep it warm on LOW and set out chips or crackers.
Crockpot Crack Chicken leftovers and sides
Spoon it onto slider buns or into lettuce cups, or over a baked potato. Leftovers keep 3 to 4 days in the fridge. Reheat with a splash of milk.
The mistake is stirring in the cream cheese before shredding. Shred first, then add it.
If it looks thin, leave the lid off for the last 10 minutes.
Crockpot Crack Chicken at a glance
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 4 hours
- Servings: 6 servings
- Ingredients: 10, led by boneless skinless chicken breasts, packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning, chicken broth, cream cheese
Tips for Crockpot Crack Chicken
Breasts dry out past 4 hours on LOW. If you will be out longer, use boneless thighs and cook 5 hours.
Crockpot Crack Chicken FAQ
How long does Crockpot Crack Chicken take?
Crockpot Crack Chicken takes 4 hours of cooking after 10 minutes of prep.
How many people does Crockpot Crack Chicken serve?
This recipe makes 6 servings.
What do I need to make Crockpot Crack Chicken?
10 ingredients, led by boneless skinless chicken breasts, packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning, chicken broth, cream cheese. Amounts are in the recipe card above.
