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Easy Crock Pot Crack Chicken

This Easy Crock Pot Crack Chicken is a hands-off, crowd-pleasing slow cooker recipe featuring tender shredded chicken tossed with ranch seasoning, cream cheese, cheddar, and bacon. Perfect for sandwiches, bowls, or as a dip.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Slow Cooker
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts Raw, can be substituted with chicken thighs
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix Provides signature flavor
  • 8 ounces cream cheese Cut into chunks for faster melting
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Can add more for serving
  • 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled Pre-cooked bacon works for convenience
  • green onions, chopped For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the crock pot.
  2. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning over the chicken.
  3. Cut the cream cheese into chunks and add it on top of the chicken.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
  2. Shred the chicken with two forks within the crock pot and stir to combine with the cream cheese and ranch.
  3. Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon, and let it melt for a few minutes.
  4. Serve on buns or over rice, garnished with chopped green onions.

Notes

For a spicy version, stir in buffalo wing sauce when mixing in cheddar. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.