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Crockpot Crack Chicken Recipe

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4.8 from 106 reviews
  • Author: Gabriel
  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (LOW) or 3 hours 10 minutes (HIGH)
  • Yield: 6-8 sandwiches 1x

Description

Crockpot Crack Chicken is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful slow-cooked chicken dish perfect for sandwiches or a hearty meal. Tender shredded chicken is cooked with ranch seasoning, cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, crispy bacon, and green onions to create an irresistible, savory comfort food.

Ingredients

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Chicken & Base

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 oz packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Cheese

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Bacon & Toppings

  • 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced

To Serve

  • 6–8 soft sandwich buns (brioche or potato rolls)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker in a single layer to ensure even cooking.
  2. Mix Cream Cheese and Seasoning: In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese and ranch seasoning mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
  3. Layer the Mixture: Spread the cream cheese and ranch mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  4. Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the cream cheese mixture and chicken.
  5. Season: Lightly season with black pepper. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  6. Prepare Bacon: While the chicken cooks, bake bacon slices at 400°F (205°C) for 15-18 minutes until crispy. Let cool and crumble into small pieces.
  7. Shred Chicken: Once chicken is cooked and tender, shred it directly in the slow cooker using two forks or tongs, mixing it into the cheesy cream mixture.
  8. Combine Toppings: Stir in crumbled bacon and thinly sliced green onions until evenly distributed throughout the chicken mixture.
  9. Serve: Spoon the creamy shredded chicken onto soft sandwich buns and serve hot. Optionally garnish with extra green onions or additional cheddar cheese for added freshness and flavor.

Notes

  • Use softened cream cheese for easier blending and a smoother texture.
  • Cooking times may vary depending on slow cooker brands and settings.
  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder or smoked paprika to the cream cheese mixture.
  • Make sure to cook bacon until very crispy to add a nice crunch to the dish.
  • This recipe is great for meal prep and leftovers reheat well.
  • Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-7 hours on LOW or 3-4 hours on HIGH
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: crack chicken, crockpot chicken recipe, slow cooker chicken, creamy shredded chicken, ranch chicken, bacon chicken sandwich

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