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Slow Cooker Crack Chicken Recipe

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Slow Cooker Crack Chicken is an easy, cheesy, and savory dinner recipe featuring tender chicken cooked slowly with ranch seasoning, cream cheese, cheddar, and crispy bacon. Perfect for busy weeknights and family meals, this dish is creamy, flavorful, and versatile with minimal effort required.

Ingredients

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Proteins

  • 2 to 3 pounds chicken breasts or thighs
  • 6 to 8 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and chopped (or 1 cup bacon bits)

Cheeses

  • 8 oz cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Seasonings

  • 1 packet (about 1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Place raw chicken breasts or thighs evenly spaced in the base of the slow cooker. No need to brown them first as the slow cooker will gently cook the chicken to preserve juiciness.
  2. Add Seasonings and Cream Cheese: Sprinkle ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and onion powder evenly over the chicken. Cut cream cheese into cubes and spread over the top of the chicken.
  3. Cook Low and Slow: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or until the chicken is tender and can be easily shredded.
  4. Shred Chicken and Mix: Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker with two forks. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and cooked bacon bits, allowing the cheese to melt fully and combine with the smoky bacon flavor.
  5. Final Stir and Serve: Mix everything well until creamy and combined. Serve hot over rice, in sandwiches, baked potatoes, or your preferred side.

Notes

  • Use thick-cut bacon for better texture and richer flavor.
  • Shred chicken directly in the slow cooker for the best sauce absorption.
  • Cooking on low helps retain moisture and tenderness.
  • Allow the dish to rest for 10 minutes after cooking to thicken the sauce.
  • Adjust the amount of cheese to your preference for creaminess.

Keywords: slow cooker chicken, crack chicken, cheesy chicken, ranch chicken, easy dinner, keto chicken, crockpot recipe, family meal

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