Crack Chicken (Crockpot Version)

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Crack Chicken (Crockpot Version)

What the Image Shows (Interpreted)

Crack Chicken is one of the “5 Crockpot Easy Recipes” featured. It’s served as a sandwich filling and also shown directly inside the slow cooker. The ingredients listed in the image align with the classic ranch–cheddar–cream cheese version.

 FULL CRACK CHICKEN RECIPE

Description

Crack Chicken is a slow-cooker chicken dish that becomes ultra-creamy and flavorful thanks to ranch seasoning, cream cheese, cheddar, and bacon. The chicken cooks until tender, then is shredded and mixed into a rich, cheesy sauce. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or low-carb meals.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 16 oz cream cheese (2 blocks), cubed

  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

  • 1 packet ranch seasoning (or 2 Tbsp homemade ranch mix)

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp onion powder

  • 8 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled

  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

  • Optional: chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Add Chicken

    • Place chicken breasts in the crockpot.

  2. Season

    • Sprinkle ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper over chicken.

  3. Add Cream Cheese

    • Place cubed cream cheese evenly on top.

  4. Cook

    • Low: 6–7 hours

    • High: 3–4 hours
      Until chicken is very tender.

  5. Shred & Mix

    • Shred chicken directly in the crockpot.

    • Stir until the cream cheese forms a smooth sauce.

  6. Finish

    • Stir in cheddar cheese and bacon.

    • Cover and cook 10–15 minutes more until melted.

Serving Ideas (as shown in image)

  • On sandwich rolls or slider buns

  • Over baked potatoes

  • In wraps or tortillas

  • As a dip with crackers or chips

  • Over cauliflower rice (low-carb)

Tips & Notes

  • Use block cheese for best melting

  • Add ¼ cup milk or broth if sauce feels too thick

  • For heat: add hot sauce or red pepper flakes

  • Chicken thighs work great and stay extra juicy

Servings

  • Serves: 6

  • Portion: ~1 cup per serving

Nutrition (Approx. per serving)

  • Calories: ~430

  • Protein: ~35g

  • Fat: ~30g

  • Carbs: ~4g

  • Keto & low-carb friendly

Benefits

  • High protein & filling

  • Easy dump-and-go crockpot meal

  • Budget-friendly

  • Family-approved comfort food

  • Customizable for keto, spicy, or sandwich meals

Q & A

Q: Can I freeze Crack Chicken?
Yes, up to 3 months in an airtight container.

Q: Is it spicy?
No—but you can easily make it spicy.

Q: Can I make it without bacon?
Yes, but bacon adds major flavor.

Q: Why is it called Crack Chicken?
Because the flavor combo is famously addictive (no actual “crack”).

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