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Crock Pot Crack Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Crock Pot Crack Chicken is a creamy, savory slow cooker recipe featuring tender shredded chicken breasts cooked with ranch seasoning, cream cheese, bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onions for a flavorful, easy meal perfect for sandwiches or served in bowls.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 2 ounces ranch dressing mix (powdered)
  • 16 ounces cream cheese
  • 8 ounces bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (or Colby Jack)
  • ½ cup green onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Add Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the crock pot as the base layer for the recipe.
  2. Add Seasonings and Cream Cheese: Pour the chicken broth over the chicken followed by the cream cheese and sprinkle the ranch dressing mix evenly on top.
  3. Cook Chicken: Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  4. Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the crock pot and shred them thoroughly using two forks. Alternatively, shred the chicken directly in the crock pot if preferred.
  5. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Stir the creamy sauce in the crock pot to mix well, then return the shredded chicken back into the crock pot, ensuring it is evenly coated with the sauce.
  6. Add Toppings: Incorporate the shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions into the chicken mixture and mix thoroughly.
  7. Serve: Serve the crack chicken warm, perfect for scooping into buns for sandwiches or served directly in bowls as a hearty meal.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, cook on LOW for the full 6 hours.
  • Use leftover shredded chicken if preferred to reduce cooking time.
  • Substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt for a slightly lighter version.
  • Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Serve with toasted buns, over rice, or with vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (approximately 4 oz)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

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