Crockpot Crack Chicken is the ultimate comfort dinner! The slow cooker yields the most tender shredded chicken, mixed together with cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and plenty of bacon. It’s as easy to make as it is delicious!
Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
Plug in the slow cooker and enjoy this incredibly easy to make dinner! It’s so easy, in fact, that I’d say the Crockpot pretty much does it all for you. When you prepare chicken breasts in the Crockpot, you can always trust that you’ll end up with perfectly shred-able chicken in a few short hours!
What makes this creamy Crockpot crack chicken so downright delicious is the addition of the “crack” ingredients: cream cheese, bacon, and ranch seasoning mix. When all of those flavors meld together in the slow cooker, true magic happens. I don’t know if chicken has ever been so comforting as it is in this easy recipe.
If we’re being honest with each other, I think we can all agree that bacon is the best part of any recipe! If you agree, you’ll also love my favorite Bacon Chicken Chili and Bacon Wrapped Chicken recipes.
Why You’ll Love this Crack Chicken Crockpot Recipe:
- SO Easy: Yes! This is a true set it and forget it recipe. Simply pop everything into the slow cooker and enjoy dinner in just a few hours.
- Addictive: Between the cream cheese, bacon, ranch, and tender chicken, there’s a lot to love and crave about this addictive recipe. It’ll have you coming back for more after every bite.
- Kid-friendly: Trust me – even the pickiest of eaters will gobble up this creamy crack chicken!
My not-so-secret ingredient for success in this Crockpot Crack Chicken recipe is the extra cheese I toss in. Why let cream cheese have all the fun when there’s room for sharp cheddar and mozzarella, too?!
How to Make Crockpot Crack Chicken
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Spray the Crockpot and add the chicken breasts, broth, and ranch seasoning.
- Cook on low for 4 hours.
- Shred the chicken in the broth.
- Add the cream cheese, half of the cheddar, and mozzarella. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Stir in half of the bacon and green onions. Sprinkle remaining cheese and bacon on top.
- Cook for another 5-10 minutes, then garnish and enjoy!
Crack chicken is a delicious crockpot dinner consisting of chicken, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, bacon, and shredded cheese.
Contrary to popular belief, “crack” actually refers to the flavor combination of cheese, ranch seasoning, and bacon in a dish, not the addictive quality of the dish– although this is certainly addictive!
I like to use boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but you could also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs if you like!
Yes, this bacon, ranch, and cheese chicken dish is naturally keto-friendly!
Absolutely! In fact, I have a whole recipe already prepared for you. Click here for instant pot crack chicken!
You can serve your Slow Cooker Crack Chicken with a variety of side dishes. No matter what you plate with your chicken, it’s sure to be a hit! Veggies, rice, or whatever else your heart desires – this entree pairs well with pretty much everything.
Make Ahead Instructions
To save some prep time, I recommend making the bacon 1 day in advance of when you plan to make this recipe. You can also shred/chop the cheese 1 day in advance. Store both in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Storage Instructions
Store leftover crockpot crack chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop until hot.
Freezing Instructions
Freeze crockpot crack chicken in individual portions in airtight containers or Ziplock bags for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Substitutions
- You can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs in place of breasts.
- For a less creamy dip, reduce the chicken broth amount to ¼ cup. You can also use vegetable broth or water if you don’t have any chicken broth.
- If you don’t have ranch seasoning on hand, try making homemade ranch seasoning!
- While I prefer freshly shredded cheese, you can use the bagged stuff to save some prep time.
- I like sharp cheddar, but you could also use Colby, Monterey Jack, or Swiss cheese.
- For the best taste, I recommend using real crumbled cooked bacon, but you can use bacon bits in a pinch.
- You can garnish this dish with fresh chives instead of green onions.
Serving Suggestions
This crockpot crack chicken is super versatile. It can become a dip, a sandwich filling, or a pasta or salad topping. Try serving it:
- Over white or brown rice
- With soft, fluffy dinner rolls
- On toasted hamburger buns
- Over mashed potatoes
- Inside a burrito wrapper
- Atop baked potatoes
- With crackers, chips, and/or veggies
- Over pasta or noodles
- In lettuce wraps or atop a fresh salad
#1 Tip for Perfect Crockpot Crack Chicken
The best method for cooking this chicken is low and slow. I do not recommend cooking the dip on high, as it could very easily dry out!
Shred that chicken and add an extra sprinkle of bacon. Crockpot Crack Chicken is what’s for dinner! Everyone will love this bacon and cheese loaded chicken entree. It’s comforting, easy to make, and oh so flavor packed!
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Crockpot Crack Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix 1 packet
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature and cut into cubes (1 brick)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 ounces cooked bacon chopped and divided
- ½ cup sliced green onions divided
Equipment
Instructions
- Spray the crock of a 6-quart crockpot with nonstick spray. Place the chicken breasts inside the crock. Pour the broth over the chicken, then sprinkle the ranch seasoning on top.1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth, 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix
- Seal and cook on low for 4 hours.
- When the chicken is cooked, use two forks to shred it in the broth.
- Add the cubes of cream cheese, ½ cup of cheddar cheese, and the mozzarella cheese. Place the lid on the slow cooker, allowing the cheeses to melt in the residual heat for about 10 minutes.8 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Remove the lid and stir, then add in half of the bacon and half of the green onion. Stir well to combine. Sprinkle the remaining cheese and bacon on top of the mixture.8 ounces cooked bacon, ½ cup sliced green onions
- Place the lid back on the slow cooker for 5-10 more minutes, until the cheese is melted. Serve garnished with remaining green onions.
Notes
- You can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs in place of breasts.
- For a less creamy dip, reduce the chicken broth amount to ¼ cup. You can also use vegetable broth or water if you don’t have any chicken broth.
- If you don’t have ranch seasoning on hand, try making homemade ranch seasoning!
- While I prefer freshly shredded cheese, you can use the bagged stuff to save some prep time.
- I like sharp cheddar, but you could also use Colby, Monterey Jack, or Swiss cheese.
- For the best taste, I recommend using real crumbled cooked bacon, but you can use bacon bits in a pinch.
- You can garnish this dish with fresh chives instead of green onions.
- This crockpot crack chicken is super versatile. It can become a dip, a sandwich filling, or a pasta or salad topping. Try serving it over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta; with dinner rolls; or on hamburger buns.
- The best method for cooking this chicken is low and slow. I do not recommend cooking the dip on high, as it could very easily dry out!
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