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Michonne Zendaya

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 Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520

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)

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
  2. Sprinkle ranch seasoning evenly over the chicken.
  3. Top with cream cheese blocks.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours, or until chicken is tender and shreds easily.
  5. Shred chicken in the crockpot and stir into the creamy mixture.
  6. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon until combined.
  7. 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.