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Crack Chicken in slow cooker with a spoon.
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5 from 2 votes

3-Ingredient Crack Chicken Recipe

Ultra-creamy slow cooker Crack Chicken with ranch, cheddar, and bacon. Pile it on buns, rice, or baked potatoes. Easy, comforting crockpot recipe, and great for meal prep.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Crack Chicken, Crack Chicken Recipe, Crock Pot Crack Chicken, Crockpot Crack Chicken, Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
Servings: 6
Author: Jennifer Pallian BSc, RD

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix or 3 tbsp
  • 8 oz cream cheese block style, cut in chunks

Optional Toppings

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese recommended
  • 6 slices cooked bacon crumbled
  • 2 sliced green onions

Instructions

  • Place chicken in the slow cooker and sprinkle ranch seasoning evenly over top.
    Dot with cream cheese chunks. Cover and cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours, until the chicken is very tender.
  • Shred the chicken in the pot with two forks and stir until the cream cheese melts smooth.
  • If using (and I recommend you do!), top with cheddar and cover with the lid until melted. Sprinkle with bacon and green onions.

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Notes

Swaps: Neufchâtel works for a lighter alternative to cream cheese.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 209mg | Sodium: 1076mg | Potassium: 486mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 778IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 1mg