Description
This Creamy Crockpot Crack Chicken is a deliciously easy slow cooker recipe featuring tender shredded chicken simmered in a creamy ranch and cream cheese sauce, mixed with savory bacon, cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions. Perfect served on buns, croissants, or tortillas for a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Cheese Mixture
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup cooked crumbled bacon, depending on your preference
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 green onions, sliced
Serving
- Buns, croissants, or tortillas for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot: Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot. Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix evenly over the chicken, then place the block of cream cheese on top of the chicken breasts.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and infused with flavors.
- Shred and Mix: After cooking, remove the lid and shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks. Stir the shredded chicken well to mix in the softened cream cheese thoroughly.
- Add Cheese, Bacon, and Onions: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions until well combined, allowing the cheese to melt and blend with the other ingredients.
- Serve: Spoon the creamy chicken mixture onto buns, croissants, or tortillas as desired, and enjoy warm.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of bacon to suit your taste preference.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of black pepper or garlic powder.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated on the stove or microwave.
- This recipe works well with shredded rotisserie chicken as a shortcut.
- Serve with a side of fresh salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approximately 1 cup filling plus bun)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: thirty 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
