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The Easiest Crockpot Crack Chicken

A rich and creamy slow-cooker chicken dish with ranch, cream cheese, cheddar, and bacon — an easy family favorite that’s perfect over rice, pasta, or in sandwiches.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamy chicken with bacon, crockpot crack chicken, easy family dinner, slow cooker chicken
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 520kcal
Author: Michonne Zendaya
Cost: 18

Equipment

  • Crockpot / Slow Cooker
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • forks (for shredding)

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 packs (1 oz each) ranch seasoning mix
  • 2 blocks (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
  • Sprinkle ranch seasoning evenly over the chicken.
  • Top with cream cheese blocks.
  • Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours, or until chicken is tender and shreds easily.
  • Shred chicken in the crockpot and stir into the creamy mixture.
  • Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon until combined.
  • Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Notes

Serve hot over rice, pasta, or on sandwich buns. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.