Discover the ultimate comfort food with this crockpot crack chicken. Perfect for easy dinners on busy nights, the cheesy goodness and savory flavors make a delicious dish everyone will love. Serve with your favorite sides for a complete meal!
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Crockpot Crack Chicken
Two things I’m totally addicted to are crockpot recipes and crack chicken recipes. More on the latter in a second. Let’s get back to the crockpot. It doesn’t get much easier than dump-and-go meals. Set it and leave it. Low maintenance. Easy, fast cleanup. I think you get the idea.
Back to the crack chicken. It gets its name because, yep, you guessed it. It’s THAT addicting. As we say in the South, it’s slap-yo-mama good! No, seriously…it is.
My favorite dip, crack dip, inspired this recipe. I will bring y’all that one soon. For now, let this recipe grace your slow cookers asap! While the dip recipe features Italian sausage, this one features chicken. Of course, the chicken makes it a bit lighter and healthier but NO less tastier!
Although I didn’t create crockpot crack chicken, I adapted this recipe from my beloved crack dip recipe. The differences are minor but oh-so-major in taste. The secret is doubling the cream cheese. Okay, I added a little more meat too but the secret is in the cream cheese!
Ingredients for Crockpot Crack Chicken
This dish is absolutely fantastic and the best part (besides eating it)? The slow cooker does all the work! You can serve this crockpot crack chicken as an appetizer dip or as a main meal by serving as a sandwich or over rice.
Here is everything you need to have:
- boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ranch seasoning mix
- cream cheese
- bacon
- shredded cheddar cheese
- green onion
- buns (or rice, tortillas, etc)
Note: Always check the recipe card for a full list of ingredients, amounts, and steps.
How to Make Crockpot Crack Chicken
Now it’s time to get started on this delicious dinner that the whole family will love.
- Prepare. Line your crockpot with a liner OR spray with non-stick spray.
- Place the chicken breast in the bottom.
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix over the chicken. Place the cream cheese on top.
- Cook 3-4 hours on high OR 6-8 hours on low.
- Make the bacon. We like to bake on a rack in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 18-20 minutes. Chop the bacon into pieces.
- Take off the lid, shred the chicken, and sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top 30 minutes before the cooking time is over. Place the lid back on for cheese to melt.
- Garnish. Add chopped bacon and green onions before serving. Stir into the mixture and serve on buns.
Frequently Asked Questions – Crockpot Crack Chicken
Yes, it is perfectly safe to cook raw chicken in the crockpot.
This is a versatile recipe. It can be served as a dip, over rice or pasta, or as sandwiches or sliders.
Store them in an airtight container for up to five days in the fridge. The cream cheese may separate some so just stir the mixture to combine during heating.
Sure. Whatever works for your schedule or preference. While you might not get the full bacon flavor, sometimes the easier route is worth the sacrifice!
Want to Change it Up?
Don’t have any chicken on hand? This recipe would be just as delicious and flavorful with pork. Cut the pork into chunks and shred when cooking time is complete. This will be a much heavier variation and will alter the nutritional value.
Once again, serve as a dip, sandwich, slider, in a tortilla, over rice or pasta. That’s one of many great aspects of this recipe-versatility!
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Crockpot Crack Chicken
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1 ounce packet of ranch seasoning mix
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 8-10 slices bacon
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup green onion sliced
- buns for serving
Instructions
- Line your crockpot with a liner OR spray your crockpot with non-stick spray.
- Place the chicken breast into the bottom.2 1/2 pounds chicken breast
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix over the chicken. Place the cream cheese on top.1 ounce packet of ranch seasoning mix, 16 ounces cream cheese
- Cook for 3-4 hours on high, or 6-8 hours on low.
- Cook the bacon as desired. We like to bake ours on a rack in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 18-20 minutes.8-10 slices bacon
- Chop the bacon into pieces.
- Take off the lid, shred the chicken, and sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top 30 minutes before the cooking time is over. Place the lid back on for cheese to melt.1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
- Add chopped bacon and green onions before serving. Stir them into the mixture to distribute them evenly.1/2 cup green onion
Nutrition
Nutritional information accuracy not guaranteed.
