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Crock Pot Crack Chicken is a creamy slow cooker chicken dish loaded with ranch dressing, shredded chicken, cream cheese, bacon, shredded cheese and chopped green onions.

Crock Pot Crack Chicken is a creamy slow cooker chicken dish loaded with ranch dressing, shredded chicken, cream cheese, bacon, shredded cheese and chopped green onions.



Crock Pot Crack Chicken is an easy shredded chicken dish perfect for serving over cooked rice or even on a bun as a sandwich.

Crock Pot Crack Chicken is a creamy slow cooker chicken dish loaded with ranch dressing, shredded chicken, cream cheese, bacon, shredded cheese and chopped green onions.

This cheddar bacon ranch chicken chicken is a simple but flavourful slow cooker recipe.

Crock Pot Crack Chicken is a creamy slow cooker chicken dish loaded with ranch dressing, shredded chicken, cream cheese, bacon, shredded cheese and chopped green onions.

This crack chicken recipe takes about ten minutes to prepare and then four hours of slow cooking on HIGH or 8 hours on LOW.

Crock Pot Crack Chicken is a creamy slow cooker chicken dish loaded with ranch dressing, shredded chicken, cream cheese, bacon, shredded cheese and chopped green onions.

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

Be sure to read through the entire post so that you don’t miss out on any important tips and tricks!

To make this cheesy chicken, I started by placing some boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of my Crock Pot.

raw boneless skinless chicken breasts in a crock pot

I added some cubed cream cheese to the pot.

I poured ranch dressing over everything.

ranch dressing and cubes of cream cheese on top of chicken breasts in a slow cooker

I gently stirred the ingredients around.

chicken breasts covered in ranch dressing and cream cheese in a slow cooker

I placed the lid on the pot and set it to cook on HIGH for 4 hours.

When there was about 30 minutes of cooking time remaining, I removed the chicken breasts from the pot.

cooked chicken breasts in a slow cooker

I used two forks to shredded the chicken well.

shredded chicken on a cutting board

I returned the shredded chicken to the Crock Pot and stirred the chicken and sauce together.

creamy shredded chicken in a crock pot

I sprinkled shredded cheese and crumbled bacon on top.

shredded chicken and crumbled bacon on top of shredded chicken in a crock pot

I returned the lid to the pot and left the mixture to continue cooking until the cheese on top was fully melted.

Crock Pot Crack Chicken is a creamy slow cooker chicken dish loaded with ranch dressing, shredded chicken, cream cheese, bacon, shredded cheese and chopped green onions.

I sprinkled some chopped green onions on top.

Crock Pot Crack Chicken is a creamy slow cooker chicken dish loaded with ranch dressing, shredded chicken, cream cheese, bacon, shredded cheese and chopped green onions.

Then the cheddar ranch chicken was ready to serve.

Crock Pot Crack Chicken is a creamy slow cooker chicken dish loaded with ranch dressing, shredded chicken, cream cheese, bacon, shredded cheese and chopped green onions.

I scooped my creamy crack chicken over some cooked white rice.

Crock Pot Crack Chicken is a creamy slow cooker chicken dish loaded with ranch dressing, shredded chicken, cream cheese, bacon, shredded cheese and chopped green onions.

This chicken dish is moist and packed with flavour.

Crock Pot Crack Chicken is a creamy slow cooker chicken dish loaded with ranch dressing, shredded chicken, cream cheese, bacon, shredded cheese and chopped green onions.

If you are looking for a delicious chicken slow cooker recipe, then you need to try this Crock Pot Crack Chicken!

Crock Pot Crack Chicken is a creamy slow cooker chicken dish loaded with ranch dressing, shredded chicken, cream cheese, bacon, shredded cheese and chopped green onions.

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PRINTABLE VERSION OF THE RECIPE CAN BE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE

Ingredients You’ll Need to Make This Crock Pot Crack Chicken:

  • 3 boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 ounce cream cheese
  • ¾ cup ranch dressing
  • 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup Monterey jack cheese
  • 2 green onions chopped

How to Make Crock Pot Crack Chicken:

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in the Crock Pot.
  2. Cut the cream cheese into small cubes, place on top of the chicken.
  3. Pour the ranch dressing on top. Stir gently.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
  5. With about 30 minutes of cooking time remaining, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it.
  6. Place the shredded chicken back in the slow cooker, and stir to combine with the sauce.
  7. Sprinkle grated cheddar and Monterey jack cheese and crumbled bacon on top.
  8. Cover for about 20 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  9. Serve warm over rice, garnish with green onions.
  10. Enjoy!

FAQS:

Is this dish suitable for freezing?

  • Yes, the slow cooker crack chicken is suitable for freezing. This dish can be frozen for up to three months.

Does the dish need to be served hot or cold?

  • The dish can be served either hot on rice or in a bun or cold in a wrap or in a salad.

Are there any additional ingredients that could enhance the flavor of this dish?

  • Additional ingredients such as sliced jalapeno, garlic powder and diced onion can enhance the flavor of this dish. Additionally, you can add more bacon or cheese to the slow cooker if desired.

How do I Store the leftovers?

  • Storing leftovers of slow cooker crack chicken is incredibly easy and can be done in a variety of ways to ensure the dish stays fresh. One way is to place the leftovers into an airtight container or resealable plastic bag, making sure there is minimal air inside. Another method of storing is to divide the leftovers into smaller portions and freeze them. This will ensure that you can enjoy the slow cooker crack chicken anytime without having to prepare a whole new dish.
Crock Pot Crack Chicken is a creamy slow cooker chicken dish loaded with ranch dressing, shredded chicken, cream cheese, bacon, shredded cheese and chopped green onions.

Crock Pot Crack Chicken

Yield: 6-8 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes

Crock Pot Crack Chicken is a creamy slow cooker chicken dish loaded with ranch dressing, shredded chicken, cream cheese, bacon, shredded cheese and chopped green onions.

Ingredients

  • 3 boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 ounce cream cheese
  • ¾ cup ranch dressing
  • 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup Monterey jack cheese
  • 2 green onions chopped

Instructions

    1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in the Crock Pot.
    2. Cut the cream cheese into small cubes, place on top of the chicken.
    3. Pour the ranch dressing on top. Stir gently.
    4. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
    5. With about 30 minutes of cooking time remaining, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it.
    6. Place the shredded chicken back in the slow cooker, and stir to combine with the sauce.
    7. Sprinkle grated cheddar and Monterey jack cheese and crumbled bacon on top.
    8. Cover for about 20 minutes until the cheese is melted.
    9. Serve warm over rice, garnish with green onions.
    10. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 309Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 672mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 21g

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